Word Guessing
Level 1 Notes :
� Think of a 3 or 4 letter word and use lines that equal the number of letters in the word . o Example , “ Cat ” is __ __ __ o Think of longer words and common phrases as the person progresses .
� Give the person a set number of chances to guess the letters in the word with the goal of adding letters to the word until the word s guessed . o Allow as many guesses as necessary to succeed when first starting . o After there is consistent success , set a limit of letter guesses .
• Example : allow no more than 20 guesses for a 3‐letter word .
• You can add 5 guesses with each letter added to the word . � Example : allow no more than 25 guesses for a 4‐letter word , 30 guesses for a 5‐letter word , etc . � Write correctly guessed letters in the proper space for spelling out the word . � Ask the person to guess letters that spell the word before the guess limit is reached . o Give the word definition as a hint if needed . o You and the person can take turns thinking of a word and guessing the word .
Task : � Guess letters to spell out the word or phrase .
Level 2 Notes :
� Repeat Level 1 with the following exception : o Do not provide the definition . o Write down guessed letters .
Task : � Guess letters to spell out the word or phrase .
Level 3 Notes :
� Repeat Level 2 without writing down guessed letters . Task :
� Guess letters to spell out the word or phrase .
Level 4
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