o Example : 4 , 5 , 2 , 6 , 2 , 9 , 3 , 2 , 6 , 2 , 8 , 8 , 2 … � Read a string of numbers aloud , pausing for 2 seconds between numbers . � Ask to raise a finger every time the numbers 2 and 6 are said in order , that is in sequence . � Score how many correct responses are made . � Use different number sequences if preferred .
Task : � Raise your finger each time you hear the numbers 2 and 6 in order .
Level 5
Notes : � Read a paragraph aloud . � Choose a common word , and ask the person to raise a finger every time the word is said . o Example : raise your finger each time you hear the word , “ the .” � Score how many correct responses are made .
Task : � Raise finger each time you hear the word .
Level 6
Notes : � Ask the person to read a paragraph in print . � Choose a common word , and ask the person to underline the word each time it is read . o Example : underline every “ the ” that you read in the paragraph . � Score how many correct responses are made .
Task : � Underline the word when you read it .
Level 7 Notes :
� Create two sentences with a theme o Example : “ Cats are a very popular pet because they are quiet . Dogs tend to be friendly pets and like being petted .” � Ask the person to identify the theme . o The theme is “ pets ” in the above example .
Task : � Name the theme for the two sentences .
Level 8
Notes : � Watch an educational television program . � Notes the major themes in the program .
Task : � Discuss the themes after the show .
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