Carryover Activities

The goal of many students in speech therapy is to maintain or improve carryover of articulation skills. Here are some activities that promote carryover. Remember to practice using clear speech as you communicate with family and friends.

Talk with friends about common interests

Call someone over the telephone

Interview a neighbor or relative

Read Poetry aloud

Have lunch with a friend and use clear speech

Order food on the telephone or in a restaurant

Introduce yourself to someone

Read your faorite book out loud

Tell a good joke

Complete some madlibs on the "Whacky Webtales" website and read it someone

Sing along with your favorite song on the radio

Proofreading Checklist

Students at Lakeview have been writing short essays and editing their work. Mrs. DeYoung uses the following checklist to develop proofreading skills:

Proof reading Checklist
Introduction
Does the essay have a topic sentence?
Is the topic sentence clear?

Supporting Details
Are there at least three supporting details?
Does each sentence support the topic sentence?
Do you provide examples or explain each detail?
Are there any sentences that do not relate to the topic and should be removed?
Are some transitional words used?

Conclusion
Does the essay have a conclusion?
Does the conclusion sentence use different words to restate the main idea?

Mechanics
Spelling
Capitalization
Apostrophes
No run-on sentences
No fragments
Subject-Verb Agreement
Commas in compound sentences.
Commas in complex sentences
Punctuation (end marks)

Helpful Hints for a Healthy Voice

With the coming of spring, many individuals may be experiencing a hoarse voice due to seasonal allergies or cheering for their favorite teams. Here are some suggestions for taking care of your voice from www.ucdvoice.org.

Increase fluid intake 4-8 ounces of water per day

Avoid excessive or frequent throat clearing-try sipping water instead.

Frequent throat-clearing or coughing can be injurious to the vocal cords.
Excessive cough, mucus production, or throat clearing may be an indication of an underlying disorder such as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.

Get plenty of sleep. Fatigue can cause the voice to sound hoarse.

Use plenty of breath support. Your lungs are the generator of the voice. Take advantage of them.

Minimize caffeine, alcohol and dairy intake. These can dry out the vocal cords and/or create thick mucous.

Avoid menthol throat lozenges. These can dry the throat.

Avoid smoking, people who smoke, and noxious fumes. These are irritating and damaging to the vocal cords.

Be aware of background noise. Raising your voice above others in a loud environment can cause straining and vocal abuse.

Watch volumes and posture of head/neck while on the telephone. This can cause uneven pressure and strain on the vocal cords.

If it seems speaking takes extra effort, you have throat discomfort or pain after using your voice, experience vocal fatigue or experience "cracking" of the voice, … consult with your physician.