TPR


 * TPR or Total Physical Response ** is an approach created by Dr. James A. Asher to teach and learn a second language. This method can be used for children or adults in which they use physical acts to connect with a word. [|Colorin Colorado] gives a description on how to implement TPR in the classroom. It’s best if a teacher introduces a set of commands using actions, then demonstrate the actions, then have the class repeat the actions.


 * Activity 1: Simon Says **

Teacher gives a command for students to do, but in order to do the command the teacher must say “Simon Says”. Simon Says follows the idea of TPR because it gives an action along with the word.

** Activity 2: Drawing TPR ** After getting use to basic TPR students can build vocabulary and practice listening and speaking with drawing TPR. A teacher can start with simple shapes like circles, squares, and triangles then move on to more complex drawings. [|Teacher Joe]