My Fourth Graders are learning how to put simple sentences together using verbs and nouns. Giving them visual choices makes it easier for them to come up with vocabulary to use. Each of these sentences begins with Ratoncito Pérez, the tooth mouse, further simplifying the process. So, for example, a student could choose 've' as their verb and 'una manzana' as the object...."Ratoncito Pérez ve una manzana." Limiting choices for each verb especially helps those students who have difficulties coming up with vocab 'out of thin air', and quickens the pace enabling more students to have turns. Of course, I like to have some of the choices be silly and ridiculous as that just heightens the motivation and fun!
