I love using jokes in therapy. Mostly because they are fun-but also because a majority of my language impaired clients struggle with language based humor. They love visual humor-pratfalls, fart jokes etc. But they need explicit instruction to understand why jokes, which rely on manipulating language, are funny. These are the students who may learn the sequence of a knock knock joke but then insert a visual aspect into the punch line.
Knock knock
Who’s there
Hulk
Hulk who?
Hulk fell off the cliff and broke into a million pieces.
That’s an actual joke from my brother-circa 1980 something. He received speech and language services starting at age 3 and going through high school. Do you ever wonder about your students that have moderate but not profound language deficits? My brother has a full time job, a girlfriend and a child.
Two of the easiest types of joke to teach include jokes where a word sounds like another word (How was your breakfast? Eggsellent!) or where the joke uses a multiple meaning word. (What has four legs but can’t run? A table) It’s a fun and motivating way to expand your student’s vocabulary and address multiple meaning words.
I have an Easter themed freebie for you with 12 jokes. If you aren’t on Spring break-enjoy-if you are-enjoy that more and save these for next year.
Click on the picture to go to my Teacher’s Pay Teachers store and pick up your freebie! I’d love to hear your thoughts-or more importantly-your favorite Spring time jokes below.
