Total Physical Response (TPR)
Learner “A”

Directions: Work with a partner who has the learner "B" form. Your partner will have the information that you do not and you will have information your partner does not have. Ask your partner questions to get the information that you need such as "What should I do first?" or "What should I do next?" Do not look at your partner's paper. Do not let your partner look at your paper.

Before the session: Planning your lesson

  1. Select the commands and vocabulary

  2. _____________________________________________________

  3. Get props etc.

Basic Steps in using TPR:

  1. _____________________________________________________.

  2. Do the action with the learner as you give the command.

  3. _____________________________________________________.

  4. Give the command. The learner will do the action. (The tutor will not.)

  5. _____________________________________________________.

  6. Introduce a new command. Repeat steps #1 –4.

  7. _____________________________________________________.

  8. Review commands in random order