TPR stands for total physical response. Its a method of teaching that associates words with gestures to help students remember key vocabulary. TPR is a great way to bring a boring sentence to life.
Does TPR work?
Yes. TPR is very useful in the classroom as students can remember full sentences by just giving gestures as hints. Children love chanting while doing actions which is why it works as a class calmer too. Simply do an action and say a phrase. The students will eventually catch on.
How do you start using TPR
There are many ways to gesture but some just work better then others. Let's just list the good ones:
Clap
Stomp
Wave
Jump
Thumbs up
Signal okay
Hands on knees
Hold out your index finger
Roll your fists and arms
Touch your head
Touch your heart
Point
Open hands
Hands together
Firsts together
Fingers crossed
Cross arms
Example 1:
Sentence: I like apples.
TPR: I (touch your heart) like (thumbs up) apples (hands together).
Example 2:
Sentence: I have a dress
TPR: I (touch your heart) have (hands on knees) a (clap) jacket (cross arms).
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