Prediction Pilot Slides Prediction Pilots
Audio Adventures: Lesson 1
Mystery Audio Game
Close your eyes. We are going to listen to Mystery Titles read by our computer friend.
Think about:
What characters might be in this book?
Where does the story happen?
Is it a happy story or a spooky one?
Eyes Closed!
What is a Prediction?
I think...
Using clues to guess what will happen next in a story.
OR
I bet...
A smart guess based on the title and the first sentence.
Pilot Missions
1
Listen to the title and the very first sentence using TTS.
2
STOP! Pause the audio immediately.
3
Predict what the main problem or goal of the story will be.
Wait! Why Pause?
If we listen to the whole story without stopping, we miss the chance to WONDER.
"Predicting helps my brain get ready to understand the rest of the story."
Prediction Log Worksheet Prediction Log
Audio Adventures: Lesson 1
Name
Date
Mission: Listen to the title and the 1st sentence using your TTS tool. Then, STOP! Write your prediction below before you listen to the rest of the story.
1
Mystery Story: "The Case of the Missing Lunch"
Listening Clue: "Detective Dog sniffed the air and noticed a trail of crumbs leading to the gym..."
My Prediction:
Why do you think that? Give one reason from the clues.
2
Mystery Story: "Deep Sea Discovery"
Listening Clue: "The submarine lights flickered as Captain Cora spotted a shiny, gold object stuck in the coral reef..."
My Prediction:
Why do you think that? Give one reason from the clues.
Did you remember to press PAUSE?
Yes!
Chunk and Chew Slides Chunk & Chew
Audio Adventures: Lesson 2
Can You Eat This?
Imagine a GIANT sandwich.
Ask yourself:
Can you eat it in one bite?
What happens if you try?
Reading is the same!
Too Big!
How to Chunk & Chew
The Chunk
Listen to just ONE paragraph or section.
The Chew
Pause and THINK: What did I just hear?
Your Mission
1
Listen to the first chunk with your TTS tool.
2
Stop! Take a "thinking break".
3
Draw or Write one quick note about that part.
Brain Power!
Pausing makes you smarter.
Let's Audio-Adventure!
Open your stories and get your Chunk & Chew Log ready.
Listen
Pause
Think
Chunk and Chew Log Worksheet Chunk & Chew Log
Audio Adventures: Lesson 2
Student Pilot
Mission Date
The Plan
Listen to one section (Chunk ). Press pause. Think about what happened. Record your "Chew" below!
1
Draw it!
Write it!
2
Draw it!
Write it!
3
Draw it!
Write it!
Question Quest Slides Question Quests
Audio Adventures: Lesson 3
Audio Scavenger Hunt
Today, our clues are hidden INSIDE the story.
You will need to find:
WHO
WHAT
WHERE
WHEN
Mission Skills
Listen Closely
Listen for specific names, places, and times.
Rewind & Replay
Didn't hear the answer? Go back and listen AGAIN!
Mark Evidence
When you hear a clue, write it down on your quest sheet.
Quest Checkpoint
Try it together!
"On Tuesday morning, Benny the Bear went to the Honey Cave to find a snack."
WHO? ________
WHERE? ________
Start the Quest!
Use your ears like a SUPER DETECTIVE.
LISTEN
FIND
WIN
Question Quest Worksheet Audio Scavenger Hunt
Audio Adventures: Lesson 3
Detective Name
Assignment Date
Mission: Listen to each passage using your text-to-speech tool. Find the clues to answer the "Wh-" questions. If you miss a clue, use the REWIND button and listen again!
Case #1
The Backyard Mystery
Who? (Person or Animal)
What happened?
Where?
When?
Case #2
Galactic Garden
Who? (Person or Alien)
What happened?
Where?
When?
Pro Detective Tip:
If the computer reads too fast, you can slow down the voice speed in your settings!
Mind Movies Slides Mind Movies
Audio Adventures: Lesson 4
Your Brain is a Projector
When we listen to stories, our brain creates a MIND MOVIE.
How to watch:
Close your eyes while listening.
Listen for descriptive "Color Words".
Notice shapes, sizes, and actions.
Now Playing
Monster Mission!
"The monster had three neon-purple eyes, polka-dot wings, and tiny blue boots on its seven feet."
The Challenge:
Can you draw exactly what the computer described?
Your Mind Movie
Detail Detectives
Colors
Listen for: Red, bright, neon, gold, shadowy.
Sizes
Listen for: Tiny, giant, narrow, wide, tall.
Motion
Listen for: Racing, creeping, flying, spinning.
It's Showtime!
Grab your drawing sheet. Close your eyes. Press play.
Action!
Mind Movies Worksheet Mind Movie Sketchbook
Audio Adventures: Lesson 4
Director Name
Date
The Mission: Listen to the audio description with your eyes closed. After the audio stops, draw exactly what you saw in your mind movie!
Scene 1: The Audio Monster
Color Clues
Size Clues
Shape Clues
Scene 2: The Secret Place
Setting Clues
Weather Clues
Object Clues
Story Steps Slides Story Steps
Audio Adventures: Lesson 5
Wait... What Happened?
What if a story was told BACKWARDS?
"The prince ate the cake. Then he baked the cake. Then he bought eggs."
THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!
3
1
2
Mix-Up Mystery!
How to Order
1
Listen for Beginning Clues
Words like: "First", "Once upon a time", "In the beginning".
2
Listen for Middle Clues
Words like: "Then", "Next", "After that", "Suddenly".
3
Listen for Ending Clues
Words like: "Finally", "At last", "In the end".
Navigation Ninja
When you're sequencing, you might need to find a specific part again.
Click on the text to jump to that part and listen again!
Pause to move your cards into the right order.
Step by Step!
Ready to Climb?
Listen to the whole story. Then, put the Story Cards in order from first to last.
Let's Go!
Story Steps Worksheet Story Steps Challenge
Audio Adventures: Lesson 5
Explorer Name
Date
The Goal: Listen to the story "The Great Forest Race" using your TTS tool. Then, write the events in the correct order (1 to 4) on the path below!
1
First...
2
Next...
3
Then...
4
Finally!
Navigator Tip:
Don't guess! Use your mouse to click on a sentence. The computer will read it to help you check your answer.
