Linguistic Intelligence

What is it? 

  • Thinking in words
  • Using words and language in many forms to express complex concepts

Students are likely to...

  • tell jokes and riddles, or enjoy word games
  • read, write or tell stories and poems
  • use an expanded vocabulary

How students use the linguistic intelligence in the classroom: 

  • Reading- and writing-based projects
  • Speech preparation and debates
  • Making or completing word games, crossword puzzles, and word searches
Two children read a book together.