Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

Defined with characteristics:

Use words and language in various forms

Ability to manipulate language to express oneself rhetorically or

poetically

Sensitive to meaning, order, function, sound, rhythm of words
Adept at reading and writing
May utilize native as well as other languages
Typically excels at school

Dominant mode of teaching

Potential careers:

Writer, speaker, orator, lawyer, poet, politician, teacher, professor, editor, journalist, salesperson, actor, administrator, contractor

Tools for Teachers:

Reading, biographies, poetry, storytelling, book sharing, humor/jokes, wordplay, riddles, creative writing, debate, journal writing, explanations, feelings, reports, lists, library research

Tips for Parents:

Read with your children.
Listen to their questions, concerns, and experiences.
Provide books and paper for reading and writing activities.
Encourage children to share with you what they have read or written.
Provide opportunities to visit libraries and bookstores.
Play games like Scrabble, Hangman, Boggle, and Yahtzee.