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ED-07: Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary
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3553 Spelling/Vocabulary Small Programs Disk
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Capital Fun 1.0 (CAPFUN)
EnQue Software
$10-$20
teaches children (grades 2-6) the rules of capitalization. This is an
entertaining way to learn and is in use by several school districts. Requires a
color monitor.
First & Second Grade Speller (FSPELL)
Bartlett, David G.
$0
is a simple spelling program for first and second grade levels. Requires
EGA/VGA.
Letters
Cork, Harold
$0
is a spelling game for children ages 3 to 8. It features sound effects and
graphics. A graphic picture is displayed and the child must fill in the blanks
to spell the name of it. (Not on this disk. Ask for disk #8799.)
Spell01
Schilling, Raymond H.
$?
allows you to enter a list of spelling words and then displays each word for 2
seconds and then the student must type the word correctly. The program keeps
track of the number of words answered correctly and repeats the words missed for
the student to redo.
Spell02
Schilling, Raymond H.
$?
selects spelling words at random from a file of either 3rd or 4th grade spelling
words. The student selects which level (3 or 4) words and the number of words
to practice. The computer then randomly reads a word from the corresponding
file and displays it on the screen for 1 second. The student then types in the
word correctly from memory. The computer keeps track of the number of words
spelled correctly and repeats those words misspelled for the student to spell
again correctly.
SpellB 1.1
Jarrett, Eric
$13
is a spelling tutor. The words are displayed for only a second and once you have
spelled the word it lets you know if you did it right or wrong. A score is given
after each session, and you can print a list of words you spelled incorrectly.
Spell Games (SPELLGA)
Elliott, Alan ASP
$20
is a spelling teacher disguised as an Olympic game. Choice of difficulty is
allowed from very easy words to difficult words. Words can be added to the
extensive list and the length of time the word is viewed can also be altered.
The author of this program tells us that it was tested by a fifth grade
youngster for several weeks who went on to win her school's spelling bee!
Vocabulary Primer 1.1 (VOCPRMR)
Latkowski, Denis L.
$27
is a vocabulary tutor for grades 9-12. It teaches and quizzes you.
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Advanced English Computer Tutor 1B
MaxTex Services
$39-$49
#12205
is a self-paced tutorial to help improve your speech and writing skills.
This program teaches punctuation and inversion. It is designed for those
who have a good command of English, but who find certain features
somewhat puzzling. Pop quizzes are provided throughout.
Animated Words 1.0
Guthery, Tom
$12
#27768/4411 [2 disks]
is a spelling program for children from pre-school through first grade. The
child must match a word with its picture. By correctly matching a word, pieces
are added to a puzzle making it animated. There are a variety of words and
animated puzzles with digitized speech. Requires 640K RAM and EGA/VGA.
Balloon Speller
KIDware
$12
#20010/1873
allows children to play three different spelling games using lists of words you
input. In each game, a hot air balloon is moved around the screen to pick up
needed letters. In "Word Flash," the word to be spelled is flashed on the
screen and then must be spelled from memory. In "Word Jumble," the letters of
the word are scattered around and must be picked up in proper order. In "Word
Guess," the letter must be guessed in a Hangman type game.
We had some bizarre problems that we could not isolate on some machines.
Balloon Speller locked up a 386-25 with VGA under DESQview. On an AST-286 with
monographics and DESQview, it ran fine, but locked up the machine on exit from
the program. On a different AST-286 with VGA and DESQview, it performed
flawlessly.
SpellerJones
Jones, Jeremy C.
$35
#20010/4530
is a spelling/vocabulary drill for beginners and experts. There are questions
involving learning the alphabet, simple monosyllabic words, word roots, and
advanced vocabulary words. This program may helpful in preparing for the SAT,
ACT and GRE exam in verbal skills.
Zpeller 2.1
Unicorn Software ASP
$24
#20010/4321
helps improve spelling and vocabulary. It can be used for an individual or an
entire classroom. The program works with up to 19 students at once, each having
their own list of words, defaults, and files. Seven different types of tests can
be conducted and there is an option of retest for missed words after completion
of the first test.
Crazy Tales
JudSoft
$15
#20204 [2 disks]
is a fun way for kids (or adults) to learn grammar. You enter a list of
nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives which are then plugged into a
story. The results can be wacky and amusing. Sound card support is
included. Requires a mouse and hard disk.
Dollars and Dinosaurs 1.0b
Right to Left Software ASP
$29
#20107 [2 disks]
helps develop reading and writing skills for children ages 3 and up. It offers
11 levels of language and spelling activities including flash cards, spelling,
matching written words to a picture and recognition of moving letters.
There is a cash payoff in Dinosaur Dollars. A musical tune is played and the
currency is issued on the printer after correctly spelling or matching ten
words. Each word is illustrated with high resolution animated graphics, making
this a fun and entertaining way to learn. Requires hard disk, 640K RAM, and
VGA.
English Recall
Sevarlic, Zoran
$33
#7656/3913
is an effective, vocabulary-building program with over 1300 words, definitions,
example sentences and roots at the SAT level as well as the more advanced. It
keeps track of your weaknesses, and gives you more practice in those areas.
Requires 512K and a hard disk or high density floppy.
Memory Master
Bajorek, Benjamin T.
$20
#7656/3515
allows you to create up to 250 on-screen flash cards for memorizing vocabulary,
foreign languages, etc. Non-English characters are supported. Some positive and
negative comments are built into the program, or you can add your own comments.
SpellBound!
Casey, Kenneth R. Jr.
$15-$35
#7656/3093
is a spelling tutor for use by one or multiple students, with records and
personalized word lists available for each. In the belief that seeing the
incorrect spelling would create an incorrect visual reinforcement, the program
only allows the correct letters to be displayed. Words can be up to 36
characters in length and you can shuffle words within a set so that they are
not presented in the same order.
The program has a "child mode" with music and graphics, but it can also be
used by adults for learning professional or technical terms, etc. Requires
384k RAM.
Vocabulary Management System
Bodnar, D.
$20
#7656/2047
is a vocabulary and spelling exercise program. The program can be customized
by teachers and parents. The data files that come with the program seem to be
aimed at the Junior or Senior high school level.
Verbal Vanquish 1.21
Bair, James
$5-$25
#7657/3009
provides preparation for the Scholastic Achievement Test's verbal portion. The
emphasis here is on test-taking strategies, and numerous examples and tips are
included. This was written by a high school English teacher and is very well
done. Requires 512K RAM.
Vocable-Pro 4.5
Hell-Turler, Dr. K. Th.
$0-$10
#7657/2955
is a unique vocabulary program that keeps a nine-level log of learning
progress for each set of words. It automatically adjusts the testing algorithm
to ensure best learning results. You must type in your own vocabulary words as
part of the learning process. All special characters supported by DOS can be
entered, allowing