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Academic Strategy for Students with   

Learning Disabilities   

LINCS  Improvement Goals: 


● Word Recognition 
Vocabulary Strategy  
● Reading Comprehension 
● Reading Speed 
● Memory Retention  
● Easily Accessible Information 
● Conversation Starter 
● Promotes Active Learning  
● Can be made into a personal 
dictionary/pictionary

Time Length: ​5-10 minutes  Directions 


Student Focus: ​Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism,  1. The student makes three sections on a 
English Language Learning Students   note card  
Materials: ​ Flashcards, Writing tool ie: pen,  2. Upper column: Student writes a 
pencil, marker excetera  definition of the word using a dictionary 
and their own wording  

When to Use  3. Bottom left corner: Student writes a 


vocabulary word  
This strategy can be used as a memory tool 
4. Bottom right corner: Student draws a 
when a student consistently struggles with a 
picture depicting the word. The picture 
vocabulary word. LINCS helps with reading 
can be a memory that connects with the 
comprehension, reading speed and word 
word or a picture of the defintion. 
recognition. Students are motivated through 
personal investment by drawing and  Varriationis: The student can use the word in 
connecting the vocabulary to a relatable  a sentence. This can be done in the top 
experience and completing the definition  column or on the back of the flach card. 
with their own wording.     
 
 
 
References:

Relating to the LINCS Strategy:

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Photograph Links​:
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