Pragmatic Language | Talking to Teachers vs. Friends
by Speechbop © 2026
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Price: $2.99 USD
Subjects: pragmatics,lifeSkills,Special Autism,emotionalAndBehavioralSkills
Grades: 0
Description
Help students build real-life social communication skills with this engaging, no-prep Boom Card deck! Students are presented with everyday phrases (e.g., “Hey, I’m late” or “This is boring”) and must decide whether the language is more appropriate to use with a teacher or a friend. This activity targets pragmatic language, social awareness, and perspective-taking, making it perfect for speech therapy sessions, social skills groups, and classroom support. Students will practice: -Understanding appropriate vs. inappropriate language -Adjusting tone and word choice based on the listener -Building awareness of social expectations in school settings 💡 What’s Included: -30 real-life social language scenarios -2 answer choices per card (Teacher vs. Friend) -Self-checking format 🎯 Perfect For: -Speech therapy (SLPs) -Social skills groups -Middle school & upper elementary students -Students working on pragmatics and functional communication ☕ Why You’ll Love It: -No prep, no printing -Real-life, relatable scenarios -Great for discussion and carryover into the classroom