{"product_id":"pro-ed-hallies-comet-a-comparing-and-categorizing-game-by-lauri-whiskeyman-barb-truman-37422","title":"Pro-ed Hallie's Comet: A Comparing and Categorizing Game by Lauri Whiskeyman, Barb Truman - 37422","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-ed Hallie's Comet: A Comparing and Categorizing Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-10\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades: \u003c\/strong\u003eK-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis game is packed with 600 stimuli to develop expression, vocabulary, and thinking skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThere are 200 illustrated game cards. Each game card has two illustrated objects on the front and three questions on the back. The first question focuses attention on how the illustrated items are different. The second question focuses on the similarities of two items. The third question targets categorization skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe illustrations give students with strong visual skills and weak auditory skills a boost; they don't have to rely on memory to recall details about each item. The cards are organized by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eanimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003efoods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eschool\/curricular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehousehold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eclothing and accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003epotpourri (occupations, transportation, places, sports, and leisure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStudents learn to attend to critical features and gain flexibility in thinking and verbal expression. Categorizing requires students to determine how items can belong to the same group despite having unique characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Play This Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe heavy-duty, single-fold game board is compact and sets up in seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTake a card, show the pictures, and read either the first question (differences), second question (similarities), or third question (categories) to the player. Feel free to change the wording of the question, depending on the player's level of understanding (e.g., same vs. alike, different vs. not the same). Answers on the cards are provided as examples only. Accept all reasonable responses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEncourage players to use the pictures for extra cues when describing how the items are different and\/or the same. When players are giving similarities and differences, remind them to focus on the typical item (e.g., long-sleeved turtleneck) rather than the not-so-typical item (e.g., short-sleeved or sleeveless turtleneck).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf the player answers the question correctly, he rolls the die and moves that number of spaces. If he answers incorrectly, he doesn't roll the die or move his pawn. Play passes to the player on the left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf a player lands on a spot that begins a shortcut, he moves his pawn to the end of the shortcut. If a player lands on the \"Chat with the Moon\" or \"Take a Meteor Shower\" spot, he loses his next turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGame Variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSet a time limit for game play (e.g., 20 minutes). The player closest to Finish at the end of that time wins the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf a player answers incorrectly, allow another player to give an answer. If the second player's response is correct, that player rolls the die and moves her pawn. Play then continues to the original player's left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor more advanced players, ask all of the questions on a card. The player compares and contrasts the pictured items and answers a categorizing question. For each question the player answers correctly, he rolls the die and moves his pawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUse the game cards alone for a quick drill activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e11\" x 17\" heavy-duty, single-fold game board; 200 double-sided picture\/stimuli cards on perforated card stock; answer key; 6 pawns; die; instructions; vinyl folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e©2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-ed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39856076095563,"sku":"37422","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1030\/8171\/products\/37422.jpg?v=1663393055","url":"https:\/\/serfinitymedical.com\/products\/pro-ed-hallies-comet-a-comparing-and-categorizing-game-by-lauri-whiskeyman-barb-truman-37422","provider":"Serfinity Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}