Wednesday, April 23, 2014

CHARADES: articulation

Erik X. Raj has created a free and super fun app: CHARADES: articulation!  I'm excited to use it this Friday with my fourth grade articulation group!  (It'll be the perfect activity after a long week of state testing.)  

This is an easy-to-play game in which students act out and describe words.  With over 1,000 words targeting the S, Z, R, L, CH, SH, TH and blends, the fun is endless!   First select a sound.


Next, select a word position: initial, final, medial, blends, or mixed.  


Students then have 60 seconds to act out/describe as many sound-specific words as possible to a designated "guesser."  Everyone is able to see the words except for the guesser.)  Students give the guesser as many clues as possible through actions or clues.  If the word is guessed, students touch the green "count it" button on the left of the screen and if not, they can touch the red "skip it" button on the right.  The more words guessed, the higher the score!



This app can be used with a mixed group of speech and language students.  It is easily tailored to a student's individual needs but is engaging for all.  It is a great go-to activity when you have only a few minutes left of a session or a perfect motivator!

How cool is this app?  Check out more of Eric's fun and VERY affordable apps here: http://www.erikxraj.com

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