Strong Dog

Strong Dog is an activity in JumpStart Reading for First Graders. It is accessed by clicking on Samson's tent.

Characters

 * Frankie
 * Samson
 * Mel

Description
Mel has changed Samson's weights so they slide off the bar when Samson tries to lift it. The player has to click on the correct weight and then click on the end of the bar so Samson can lift it. First, Frankie picks up the left weight. Then, the player has to choose either the weight with the word that rhymes with the word on the left, or its synonym or antonym depending on Frankie's instructions. After the player matches 5 weights, Samson gives the player a ticket. Unfortunately, Mel appears and changes the weights again, thus changing the rules.

Digital manual description
Samson is one strong dog, but he's having a little problem with his weights. If he doesn't start lifting soon, he'll be out of shape. Can you help Samson find the right weight for his barbell?

SKILLS: rhyming, synonyms, antonyms
 * Click on the weight next to the word that is the correct match for the word on Frankie's side.
 * You will be asked to find the correct matches for rhyming words, synonyms, or antonyms.
 * For each correct match, you'll see a ribbon appear.
 * When you make five correct matches, you'll earn one ticket!

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: word recognition