Mobile — Lesson Plan
Stage beginner
Language Lab: Core Words
Learn to use one word utterances to direct the course of an activity
App Information
Language Lab: Core Words
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Expected Outcome
Learn to use one word utterances to direct the course of an activity.
Purpose
To encourage the student to direct the behavior of other by using single core words including negatives.
Vocabulary
1. make
2. stop
3. more
4. help
5. sleep
6. work
7. don’t
8. no
9. eat
10. drink
11. go
12. don’t
13. play
14. read
Language Skill
Producing one word utterances
Objectives
1. The student will use the corresponding core vocabulary on their talker while working in the “Learn” section of the app.
2. The student will find the target core words on their device while working on the “Practice” section of the app.
3. The student will finish the phrase using target core vocabulary words on their device while working on the “Review” section of the app.
Activities
When first introducing the Core Words app, allow the student to explore the target core words. You can model the target vocabulary words when they
are spoken.
After exploring the Directing Activities app, go to the Home Page and select the list of core phases you would like your student to work on. If the student
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is able, they can touch the “Start” key to begin.
In the “Learn” section, core words are introduced. If the student is using an augmentative communication device, you can model where the words are
located on their device and then let them tell you what they would like to see. Animations will occur randomly.
The “Practice” section will require them to find specific words. With a communication device, you can help the student by modeling or cueing where the
vocabulary is on their system. You will eventually want to fade the cues to allow them to become independent. Correct words will be highlighted on the
screen.
In the “Review” section, a blank will appear with the target word missing. Read the word together and have the student say or find the word. If they are
using a communication device, you can model or cue where the missing words can be found. You will eventually want to fade all cues and allow them to
find words on their own. If help is needed, just hit the “Hint” button and the correct word will be highlighted.
Speaking
1. Help the student say the target words with their device out in the real world throughout the day. If the student is having trouble opening a juice box,
have them say “help”. If the child is on the swing, have them say “go” or “stop”.
2. Ask a question that requires the student to answer using a target word. Try and make it relevant and meaningful.
Reading
1. Look for books that have words from the target list. Do a shared reading activity, where the student says the words they know as you read. You
read everything else.
2. If the student is ready to work on sight words, you can make an enlarged copy of the Smart Chart and make cards. At first show the card with the
icons and the words, then show just the target vocabulary word. Ask the student to find the word on the communication device.
Writing
1. Make a cable or Blue Tooth connection from the device to a computer. Open a Word document. Let the student write target vocabulary words into
the Word document.
2. Print the document. Save a copy and read the words again later.
3. Write a PowerPoint book with target words on each page. Use digital photos or clip art to illustrate the words.
Generalization
1. During an art activity, encourage the student to direct the activity using core target words such as, “go”, “don’t” or “make”.
2. During a snack activity, encourage the person to use the words “eat” and “drink.”
3. If you are playing a game, teach the person to say “go” or “stop.”
4. When you are finishing an activity, ask the person,“What are we going to do now?” or “What would you like to do next?” Wait for an answer.
Encourage the use of target phrases.
5. Ask questions that can be answered by target words, such as “If you are hungry, what should you do?”
“If you are thirsty, what should you do?” “If you are tired, what should you do?” “If you want to be somewhere else, what should you do?” “If you
don’t want to do this anymore, what should you say?” Model the answers if the person needs help.
Supplemental Materials
Smart Charts
LL Core Words 45 1 Hit
LL Core Words 45 Seq
LL Core Words Words for Life 84 Seq
LL Core Words Words for Life 84 1 Hit
LL Core Words 144 Seq
LL Core Words 144 1 Hit
LL Core Words 84 Seq
LL Core Words 84 1 Hit
LL Core Words 60 Seq
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LL Core Words 60 1 Hit
Core Words - 28 Seq
Core Words - 36 Seq
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