Problem Size
You're at home and you're hungry.
Small problem
What is a prolongation?
Holding out sounds to give your brain time to plan your speech
What are the 3 legendary bird Pokemon from the first generation?
Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
Name 2 solutions to this problem:
You are playing a video game and you lost.
ex: Play again to try and win
ex: Take a break from the game so you can calm down.
Read the following sentence using easy onset:
On Saturday, I'm going to Disneyland
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You're ready to go home from school, but your backpack is not on the backpack hook.
Small/Medium/Big
What is a cancellation?
A cancellation is when you experience a disfluency, stop, and repeat the word fluently.
Name the 2 Pokemon that make up the Tower Duo/Guardians of the Sky
Lugia and Ho-Oh
Name 2 solutions to this problem:
You have to go to baseball practice, but you didn't sleep well last night.
ex: ask your parents to stay home because you don't feel well
ex: let your coach know you're tired, but that you'll be better rested next practice
Read the following sentence using turtle talk:
This week is Read Across American.
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You want to use the computer in class because you finished your work and your teacher says no.
Small Problem
What is easy onset?
Turning your voice on and stretching the first sound of the sentence.
Name the 3 legendary Titans (Regi Trio)
Name 2 solutions to this problem:
The bell for recess to end rings and a kid bumps into you.
ex: tell them to be careful next time
ex: continue walking to class and brush it off as an accident
Name 3 fluency techniques.
Prolongation, pausing, turtle talk, cancellation, pull-out, chunking
You're taking a test and someone at your table is trying to copy your answers.
Small/Medium/Big
What is turtle talk?
How many Pokemon are part of the 9th generation?
110
Name 2 solutions to this problem:
You have too many homework assignments and you are feeling overwhelmed.
ex: Do the homework, 1 subject at a time and take breaks between subjects
ex: ask your teacher for an extension on one assignment
Read this sentence using chunking:
My favorite holiday is Halloween because we get to wear costumes.
My favorite holiday / is Halloween / because we get/ to wear costumes.
You're in line for lunch and a group of kids cut you in line.
Medium Problem
What is a preparatory set?
Anticipating a disfluency and preparing a strategy ahead of time.
What 2 Pokemon are featured on the Scarlet and Violet Games?
Koraidon and Miraidon
Name 2 solutions to this problem:
You and your friend walked to 711 to buy a bag of chips and a soda but when you get to the cashier, you realize you don't have enough money.
ex: put one of the items back on the shelf
ex: ask your friend if you can borrow some money
Explain a situation where you feel the most fluent. Then explain a situation where you feel the least fluent.
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