Description

Ages: 7 and up

Grades: 2nd and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Contextual Learning for Powerful Vocabulary Growth

Make Tier II vocabulary instruction meaningful and engaging with Speech Corner Photo Cards – Context Clues for Tier II Words (Elementary). These vibrant, photographic cards embed high-utility academic words into short, age-appropriate passages designed to strengthen inferencing, word learning, and comprehension.

Each double-sided card features:

• 2 Tier II vocabulary targets (100 total words across the set)

• A short, context-rich passage

• 2 multiple-choice questions to reinforce word meaning and context use

• Full-color, relevant photographs to support visual learning and engagement

This resource supports goals such as:

• Improving context clue strategies

• Enhancing vocabulary acquisition and use

• Developing inferential and comprehension skills

Why it works:

Research shows that learning new vocabulary through context—especially with visual support—helps students retain and generalize new words more effectively. These cards provide the ideal blend of explicit instruction and meaningful language exposure.

Includes:

✔️ 50 double-sided photo cards
✔️ 100 target tier II words
✔️ 100 comprehension questions
✔️ Full-color photography for visual engagement