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                     SCHOOL-MOM Ver. 3.56
                          The Manual



MAIN MENU WINDOW
This window lists all the main options that you may choose from
such as Music, Art, Spelling, English, Math, Registration Form,
Exams, and Time.  There are three ways to select an option
from the Main Menu.  Either use the up or down arrow keys to
highlight the desired option then press the ENTER key to accept
the option, or press the key corresponding to the first letter
of the desired option until the option is highlighted then press
the ENTER key, or use the mouse to highlight the desired option
then press the left button.  Accept END or press the ESC key to
stop the program.  You may also use the right mouse button in
place of the ESC key.

Use the right and left arrow keys, or the mouse to select
whether or not you want sound.  All options produce sound to
indicate a wrong answer (beep) or a correct answer (tune).  The
sound option must be on if you want to use the Music Composition
option.

SUBMENUS OR LEVEL WINDOWS
All options except Registration Form have submenu windows.
These windows are used to select learning levels or to choose
a particular suboption.  Choose from this menu using the same
techniques as in the Main menu.  In particular, use the mouse,
arrow keys, or the key corresponding to the first letter of the
suboption to highlight the desired suboption then press the
ENTER key or the left mouse button to accept.  Accept END, or
press the ESC key, or press the right mouse button to return to
the Main menu.

MUSIC COMPOSITION
This option has three suboptions.  You can use these suboptions
to compose and play tunes.  Note that in all three Music menus,
only treble staffs are shown; therefore, only octave 3 notes and
a few of octave 4 notes will appear on the screen.

   LEVEL 1
   In Level 1 you are shown a musical scale and asked to enter
   notes by pressing a, b, c, d, e, f, or g.  As you press a
   key, the corresponding note is played and displayed on the
   scale.  If you make a mistake you can delete the previous
   notes by pressing the BACK-SPACE key.  When you are done just
   press ENTER to play the entire tune or press n to start a new
   tune.  You may also press the SPACE BAR to skip a note or
   equivalent, pause for one beat.  Also, press the up arrow key
   to go to the next higher octave or the down arrow key to go
   to the next lower octave.  When you first start a tune,
   octave 3 is the default.  The notes of some octaves will not
   be displayed on the scale but will still play.  As always,
   press ESC to exit the option and return to the Main menu.



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   LEVEL 2
   Level 2 is similar to Level 1 except longer tunes can be
   composed and the note duration can be changed.  Either 1/2,
   1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 notes can be played.  Change the duration
   by using the left or right arrow key.  This change will
   remain in effect until you change the duration again.

   LEVEL 3
   Level 3 is similar to Level 2 except that sharp and flat
   notes can also be played.  To choose a sharp note press the
   +/= key first then the note key.  To choose a flat note press
   the _/- key first.  The change stays in effect only until the
   note is played then it reverts back to a simple note.  To
   remove a sharp before the note is played, press the _/- key.
   To remove a flat before the note is played, press the +/=
   key.

When in Level 2 and Level 3 you may store your tunes to a file
and retrieve them later.  To store a tune press the ALT key then
press the s key before releasing the ALT key.  Now type the name
of the file where you wish the tune stored and press ENTER.  Do
not use an extension.  For example, use a word like "tune" but
do not use "tune.dat".  To get a tune that you stored earlier,
press the ALT key then press the g key before releasing the ALT
key.  Now, type the name of the tune file without an extension
then press ENTER.  Your old tune will be played and displayed
ready for editing.

ART
Art has five suboptions.  These are Draw, Spider Webs, Space
Tunnels, Space Worms, and Space Ribbons.  The following
paragraphs describe each of these.

   DRAW
   This suboption allows you to draw freehand with a mouse or
   joystick in four colors.  After selecting the Draw suboption
   you will be asked if you will be using a mouse or joystick.
   Select the proper one by pressing m or j on the keyboard.
   If you will be using the mouse, be sure to load the mouse
   driver before you start.

   The color can be changed to magenta, white, cyan, or
   background.  If you are using a mouse, change the color by
   pressing the left button and escape by pressing the right
   button.  If you're using a joystick, change the color by
   pressing c on the keyboard and escape by pressing ESC on
   the keyboard.  In either case press e on the keyboard to
   erase and start a new drawing.

   If you want to selectively erase only part of your drawing,
   change the color to background and then move the cursor over
   the area to be erased.  Changing the color to background is
   also useful for moving to new locations without leaving a
   trail.  This is equivalent to lifting your pen.



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   SPIDER WEBS
   Here you can use the joystick or the arrow keys to control
   the actions of a spider while he leaves a web behind him.
   When the arrow keys are used, the joystick is disabled for
   the duration of the drawing.  You may change back to the
   joystick by erasing the drawing.  Press c to change the color
   of the web, press the < and > keys to change the rate or
   speed of movement, press e to erase the web and start again,
   or press ESC to return to the Art menu.

   The possible colors are magenta, white, cyan, or invisible.
   Choose the invisible web when you want to move the spider to
   a new location without leaving a web behind him.

   SPACE TUNNELS
   In this Art suboption you can use a joystick or the arrow
   keys to control the growth and/or elongation of a tunnel
   through deep space.  The rules for using the joystick or keys
   are the same as those just described in the Spider Webs
   description.

   Press ESC to quit, e to erase and start again, c to change
   the color of the tunnel, g to make the tunnel grow larger, r
   to make the tunnel reduce in size, the > key to increase the
   growth rate, or the < key to reduce the growth rate.  With
   this option you can produce beautiful screen art that appears
   to have 3-dimensional qualities.  It is very relaxing.  Try
   it!

   SPACE WORMS
   This Art suboption is similar to Space Tunnels but it
   produces an elongating worm with alternating colors.  You
   have no control over color.  See the previous section for
   details.

   SPACE RIBBONS
   This suboption is exactly like the Space Worms option except
   the worm is flattened.  This produces even better
   3-dimensional effects.

SPELLING
This option has three suboptions -- Alphabet, Random Words, and
HW Exercises (or Homework Exercises).  The following paragraphs
describe these three.

   ALPHABET
   The purpose of this suboption is to teach preschoolers the
   alphabet, both upper case and lower case.  You are shown an
   uppercase letter then three choices for its lower case
   equivalent.  To choose the correct lower case letter use the
   right or left arrow key to move the pointing arrow to the
   correct choice then press ENTER.  Points will be added for
   correct answers and a tune will be played if the sound is on.
   Press ESC to stop and press c to change the foreground color.



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The following two suboptions will test your ability to spell
words.  The Random Words suboption uses existing libraries of
words while the HW Exercises suboption requires you to provide
your own words.

   RANDOM WORDS
   The Random Words suboption has four levels of difficulty.
   The first level contains words that are three characters
   long, the second level contains words that are four
   characters long, the third level contains words that are five
   characters long, and the fourth level contains words that are
   six characters long.  Each level is identical except for the
   length of the words.  Large word libraries are included on
   the disk and words are chosen at random from the libraries.

   HW EXERCISES
   In the HW Exercises suboption you are allowed to enter up to
   30 words of variable length.  The only limitation on length
   is that they must be shorter than 17 characters.  When you
   choose this suboption you are only quizzed on those words you
   have entered.  The purpose for developing this option was to
   allow students to enter their daily spelling homework.

   When you choose HW Exercises you are first asked how many
   words you would like to enter.  Just type the number and then
   press ENTER.  If you choose to enter 10 words or less you may
   enter all 10 of the words on the same screen.  Type each word
   then press ENTER.  All editing functions such as delete,
   back-space, insert, and arrow key movements are allowed while
   you type the words.  You may also use the up and down arrow
   keys to move from one word field to another.  Press the F1
   function key when you think you have them all spelled
   correctly.  You will then be quizzed on the words you
   entered.

   If you choose to enter more than 10 words you may only enter
   one word at a time.  Again, all editing functions such as
   delete, back-space, insert, and arrow key movements are
   allowed.  Press ENTER when you have the word spelled
   correctly then type the next word.  If you decide not to
   enter as many words as you originally planned just press the
   F1 key.  If you change your mind and want to quit just press
   ESC.

In both spelling suboptions a word is shown for 3 seconds then
it disappears and you are asked to spell it.  You cannot begin
to spell the word until the word disappears but you can make it
disappear faster by pressing ENTER.  If you need to see it
again, just press the down arrow key.  If you make a mistake
entering the word, use the backspace key to delete the previous
letters or use the arrow keys to move to the wrong letters then
press the delete key to delete the letters.  Press ENTER when
you think you have spelled the word correctly.  If you enter the
wrong spelling you will be asked to try again.  You get 10
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randomly chosen tune for each correct answer and a beep for each
wrong answer.

When you're done, press ESC to return to Level Menu if you are
in the Random Words suboption or to return to the Spell Menu if
you are in the HW Exercises suboption.  However, no key entry
will be recognized if it occurs during the 3 second display of
the word.  So, remember to wait until the word disappears to
press ESC.

ENGLISH
This option currently has three levels.  In the first level you
are taught about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.  The
second level teaches you about the 5 basic sentence patterns and
the third level teaches subject-verb agreement.

   LEVEL 1
   In Level 1 you are first given the definition of a noun and
   a list of nouns to choose from.  Choose a noun by using the
   arrow keys to highlight your selection and then pressing the
   ENTER key.  Next, the definition of an adjective is given and
   a list of seven adjectives is shown to choose from.  Then the
   definitions of verbs and adverbs are given and lists of each
   are shown for you to choose from.  When the last word has
   been chosen, two or three sentences will be displayed that
   use the words you chose.  Although the sentences will be
   grammatically correct, they will not always make sense.  When
   this happens, they are usually very amusing.  To repeat the
   process with new words, press the SPACE BAR.  To quit and
   return to Level Menu, press the ESC key.

   LEVEL 2
   In Level 2 you are first shown that sentences have two basic
   parts -- the subject and the predicate.  Definitions are also
   given.  After pressing the space bar you are shown how the
   predicate can be separated into its parts and as a result,
   that sentences have 5 basic patterns.  Shorthand names of
   each are given.  After pressing the space bar again,
   definitions of each part are given.  Finally, you will be
   given examples of each of the 5 sentence patterns.

   Press the space bar once more and you'll be given a randomly
   chosen sentence from the sentence file and asked to identify
   its sentence pattern.  Select the pattern by using the arrow
   keys to highlight the correct pattern then press the ENTER
   key.  Each correct answer is rewarded by the addition of 10
   points to your score and the playing of a randomly chosen
   tune if sound is on.  Press ESC to quit or simply select END
   from the list of patterns.  Press the space bar to see
   another randomly chosen sentence.

   LEVEL 3
   Level 3 first gives some necessary instruction on how to
   insure that the verb agrees with the subject.  It then
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   verb).  You are then required to select the correct missing
   word from a list of two choices.  Choose the word by
   highlighting it with the up or down arrow key then press
   ENTER.  Each correct answer is rewarded by the addition of
   10 points to your score and the playing of a randomly chosen
   tune if sound is on.  Press ESC to quit or simply select END
   from the list of words.  Press the space bar to see another
   randomly chosen sentence.

MATH
This option is divided into 5 suboptions.  These options are
Laser Blast, Applespider, Addition and Subtraction,
Multiplication and Division, and Prealgebra Math.  The
following paragraphs describe these suboptions.

   LASER BLAST
   This is an exciting game that entertains and teaches
   quantity.  First, a number of blocks are shown.  Then,
   colored numbers begin to float across the screen.  The object
   of the game is to shoot the correct number with the laser.
   The correct number is the one that equals the number of
   blocks.  To shoot, simply push the SPACE BAR.  To return to
   the main menu press ESC.

   Points are given for each hit.  The faster you play, the
   larger the number of points given.  The speed can be
   increased by using the > key and decreased using the < key.

   If you want to change the background color just press c.  Be
   careful not to choose a background color that matches the
   color of one of the floating numbers. If this happens you
   will not be able to see that particular number.

   APPLESPIDER
   This is a very exciting and intense game that drills you in
   basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
   The applespider wants to eat your apple.  You must prevent
   this by using the arrow keys to move the apple out of the
   spider's way.  At the beginning you are given 10 free moves.
   To get more moves you must solve the equation at the bottom
   of the screen.  For every correct answer you get five more
   moves, and one point added to your score.  As your score
   increases, the spider gets faster.  As always press ESC to
   stop.

   ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
   This option has four levels of difficulty.  In each level the
   numbers are chosen at random.

   In Level 1, beside each number, stars are shown whose sum
   equals the number.  For example, suppose you are asked to add
   the numbers 2 and 3.  Beside 2 there will be two stars and
   beside 3 there will be three stars.  To find the answer just
   count the number of stars, type the answer and press the
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   4 there will be two stars beside the number 2 and four stars
   beside the number 4.  However, two of the four stars beside
   the number four will be blinking to indicate the two that
   will be taken away.  Also, the two stars beside the number 2
   will be blinking.  To find the answer just count the number
   of stars that are not blinking.

   Level 2 is exactly like Level 1 except that the numbers are
   larger and the stars are not shown.

   Level 3 illustrates how to add and subtract multiple digit
   numbers by stepping you through the process.  Again, all
   numbers are chosen at random.  Active elements of the problem
   are highlighted by flashing the digits.  Individual questions
   in the form of simple equations are shown at the bottom of
   the interactive window.   A flashing cursor at the end of
   this equation indicates that an input is expected.  If you
   enter the correct value it will be placed in its proper
   spot.  The computer will beep if the answer is incorrect.

   Level 4 is exactly like Level 3 except numbers with decimals
   are used.

   In each of these levels a complete correct answer is rewarded
   by the addition of 10 points to your score and the playing of
   a tune if sound is on.  You can press ESC to quit and return
   to Level Menu when you're done.

   MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
   This option also has four levels of difficulty.  Level 1 is
   similar to Level 1 of the Addition and Subtraction option
   because you must count stars that do not blink to find the
   correct answer.  The difference is that the stars are grouped
   differently and there is only one line with stars.  For
   example, suppose you are asked to find the product of 4 and
   2.  At the bottom, where the answer belongs, you will find
   two groups with four stars each.  In other words, the
   computer has taken the four stars and placed them in the
   answer line twice.  There is a total of 8 stars and they have
   been placed on the line where the number 8 belongs.  If you
   are asked to, for example, divide 12 by 3 then beside the 12
   will be placed three groups of stars with 4 stars in each
   group.  Only one group will not be blinking.  So, if you
   count the stars that do not blink, you'll find the correct
   answer to be 4.

   Level 2 is like Level 1 but larger numbers are used and no
   stars are displayed.

   Level 3 leads you through long division and/or multiplication
   with multiple digit numbers.  As in Level 3 & 4 of the
   Addition and Subtraction option, active elements of the
   problem are highlighted by flashing the numbers.  The
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   the bottom of the interactive window.  The flashing cursor at
   the end of this question or equation is an indication that
   the computer is waiting for an input.

   Level 4 is identical to Level 3 except that decimals are
   used.

   In each of these levels a complete correct answer is rewarded
   by the addition of 10 points to your score and the playing of
   a tune if sound is on.  You can press ESC to quit and return
   to the Level menu when you're done.

   PREALGEBRA MATH
   This option also has four levels of difficulty.  All four
   levels are basic introductory algebra but the difficulty
   level does increase slightly with each level chosen.  In each
   level you are asked to solve for the unknown value of Y.
   Just follow the instructions and answer the questions, and
   the computer will lead you through the solution.  When you
   see the cursor flashing, the computer is waiting for an
   input.

   Like the other Math options, the active parts of the equation
   are highlighted by flashing the numbers.  Also, the final
   correct answer is rewarded by the addition of 10 points to
   your score and the playing of a randomly chosen tune if the
   sound is on.  Press ESC to quit and return to Level Menu when
   you're done.

REGISTRATION FORM
If you are not a registered owner of SCHOOL-MOM you can use this
option to print a registration letter.  If you are a registered
owner you can use it to record your name and registration
number.  However, before you can do this you need to enter the
file change code which I will send you after receiving your
registration letter.

EXAMS
This option or module has three suboptions.  These are Make
Exam, Take Exam, and See Scores.  Each of these is explained in
the following paragraphs.

   MAKE EXAM
   In this suboption you are allowed to create a multiple choice
   examination.  The first screen you'll see is an exam setup
   screen.  This screen has three fields, one to enter the
   number of questions you want to ask, one to enter the title
   of the exam, and one to enter the filename for the exam.  You
   may move freely from one field to another using the up or
   down arrow keys.  Once you have all the information typed
   correctly in all the fields press the F1 function key.  If
   you change your mind and decide you don't want to create an
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   After you press the F1 key from the Exam Setup screen you
   will see another screen that asks you to type the first
   question, its five answer choices, and the number of the
   correct answer.  A total of eight fields are shown.  Two are
   for entering the question, five for the answers, and one for
   the number of the correct answer.  When you've entered all
   the questions you'll be returned to the EXAMS menu.  If you
   decide to stop and not enter as many questions as you
   originally planned just press the ESC key.  The exam will be
   created but with only as many questions as you entered before
   pressing ESC.

   TAKE EXAM
   When you choose this option you'll first be asked to enter
   your name.  This is because your name will be stored later
   along with your score.  After you've done this either press
   ESC to quit or press ENTER to get a list of all the exam
   files on your current directory.  You may choose a file from
   the list or you may quit by pressing ESC.  Choose an exam
   file by  typing its name without the .exm extension and then
   pressing ENTER.

   After you've chosen an exam file you'll see a screen that
   shows the exam title, the first question to answer, and its
   five answer choices.  There are three way to choose an
   answer.  You may use the up or down arrow keys to highlight
   the correct answer then press ENTER, or you may press the key
   corresponding to the first letter of the correct answer until
   it is highlighted then press ENTER, or you may use a mouse
   to highlight the correct answer then press the left mouse
   button to select it.  If you want to quit without answering
   the question just select END from the answer list.

   Your running score will be shown at the bottom of the
   screen.  After you're done, this score will be added to the
   end of the score file that corresponds to the exam file.  The
   score file will have the same name as the exam file but a
   different extension.

   After you've either answered all the questions or quit you'll
   be shown your final score.  You'll then have to press ENTER
   to continue.

   Your disk will come with one exam already prepared.  This
   exam is called STATES and it will quiz you on the capitals of
   all 50 states in the U.S.  Try it out!

   SEE SCORES
   When you choose this suboption you'll first be shown a list
   of the score files to choose from.  Type the name of the
   score file you want then press ENTER.  If you change your
   mind you may quit by pressing ESC.

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   printer or to the screen.  Type p then press ENTER if you
   want it sent to a printer (don't forget to turn the printer
   on) or type s then press ENTER if you want it sent to the
   screen.

   Before the scores are listed, the exam title and the number
   of questions in the exam will be shown.  If the list is sent
   to the screen you'll have to press ENTER to return to the
   EXAMS menu when the list is complete.

TIME
You can use this option to teach your child to tell time.  It
has four learning levels.  In each level a clock is shown on
the screen and you must choose the correct time from a list of
three answers.  Choose an answer by using the appropriate arrow
key to get the red arrow directly over the correct choice.  Then
press ENTER.  When the correct answer is chosen, a tune will be
played if sound is on,  points will be added to the score, and
the digital time will be displayed below the clock.

   LEVEL 1
   In this beginner's level the big hand always points to 12.
   However, the little hand can point to any of the 12 numbers.
   For correct answers only one point will be added to the
   score.

   LEVEL 2
   In this level only even hours, quarter hours, and half hours
   are used.  In other words, the big hand moves in fifteen
   minute increments.  Three points are added for each correct
   answer.

   LEVEL 3
   In this level the big hand may point to any of the 12 numbers
   but may not point to any point between the numbers.  For
   example, it could show 7:05, 7:10, or 7:15 but it will not
   show 7:03, 7:07, or 7:18.  For correct answers, 5 points will
   be added to the score.

   LEVEL 4
   In this level any time is allowed on the clock.  For correct
   answers, 10 points will be added to the score.

Another nice feature of the TIME option is that the clock
actually ticks.


FILE CHANGE MENU WINDOW
This is a hidden menu designed for teachers or parents.  Its
purpose is to allow additions to and editing of the Spelling and
English data files.  These files are spell_1.dat, spell_2.dat,
spell_3.dat, spell_4.dat, noun1.dat, verb1.dat, verb2.dat,
adverb1.dat, adject1.dat, sentence.dat and sub_verb.dat.  This
menu can be accessed by pressing the ALT key and then pressing m
simultaneously.


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The File Change menu contains 12 options.  The first 4 options
are for adding to and editing the spell files which contain
words for the Spelling option.  Spell_1.dat contains 3 letter
words for Level 1, spell_2.dat contains 4 letter words for Level
2, spell_3.dat contains 5 letter words for Level 3, and
spell_4.dat contains 6 letter words for Level 4.  The next 7
options are used to add to or edit the English option files.
These files are the noun1.dat, adject1.dat, verb1.dat,
verb2.dat, adverb1.dat, sentence.dat, and sub_verb.dat files.
As always there is a final option to END and return to the Main
menu.

   SPELL FILES
   If you select a spell file (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or
   Level 4 spell file) from the File Change menu you'll be asked
   to choose whether you want to add words or edit them.  If you
   select the Add Words suboption, the computer will quickly run
   through all the words in that particular file and stop after
   the last one. You may then enter a new word or press ESC to
   stop.  When you enter a word, unless the word already exists,
   it will be stored at the end of the file.  The new word will
   be displayed along with its number and you'll be asked to
   enter another word or press ESC to stop.

   If you select the Edit suboption the first word in the file
   will be displayed.  Then you will be asked to press the F1
   function key to go on to the next word, press ESC to stop, or
   make changes to the word then press ENTER.  Keep pressing F1
   until you see the word you want changed.  When you're done
   just press ESC.

   ENGLISH WORD FILES
   If you choose one of the English word file options (Noun,
   Adjective, Verb1, Verb2, or Adverb file) from the File Change
   menu you will again be asked whether you want to add or edit.
   The Add suboption works exactly like the Add suboption of the
   Spell Files option.  The computer will quickly run through
   all the words in that particular file and stop after the last
   one.  You may then enter a new word or press ESC to stop.
   When you enter a word it will be stored at the end of the
   file.  The new word will be displayed along with its number
   and you'll be asked to enter another word or press ESC to
   stop.

   If you select the Edit suboption the first word in the file
   will be displayed.  Then you will be asked to press the F1
   function key to go on to the next word, press ESC to stop, or
   make changes to the word then press ENTER.  Keep pressing F1
   until you see the word you want changed.  When you're done
   just press ESC.

   There is a slight difference between the verb1 and verb2 data
   files.  The verb1 file contains past-tense and present-tense
   verbs that agree with singular subjects.  The verb2 file
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   the English Level 1 suboption will not produce correct
   sentences.

   SENTENCE PTRN FILES
   This option allows you to add or edit the sentence pattern
   files.  If you choose to add sentences, the last sentence in
   the file will be shown along with its pattern.  You will then
   be asked to enter new sentence information or press ESC to
   stop.  When you have typed the sentence and its pattern
   correctly press the F1 key to store the information and get
   ready for the next sentence.  When you are done press ESC to
   stop.

   If you choose to edit a sentence, the first sentence and its
   pattern will be displayed.  You may press ESC to stop, F1 to
   see the next sentence, or you may make corrections to the
   sentence and its pattern then press F1 to store the changes
   and see the next sentence.

   SUB-VERB AGREE FILES
   This option allows you to add or edit the subject-verb
   agreement files.  If you choose to add sentences, the last
   sentence in the file will be shown.  You will then be asked
   to enter new sentence information or press ESC to stop.  When
   you have typed the sentence and all its associated
   information correctly press the F1 key to store it and get
   ready for the next sentence.  When you are done press ESC to
   stop.

   As an example, suppose your sentence is "They ____ late."
   Your two word choices will be "was" and "were".  Since the
   second one is correct you will enter the number 2 in the last
   field.  Once you have entered all four pieces of information
   and pressed F1, the sentence will be displayed at the top and
   you will be asked to enter another sentence.  When you are
   done press ESC to stop.

   If you choose to edit a sentence, the first sentence and its
   word choices will be displayed.  You may press ESC to stop,
   F1 to see the next sentence, or you may make corrections then
   press F1 to store the changes and see the next sentence.

Remember to keep the knowledge of this File Change menu from
your children.  I've tried to make this easy by placing its
description at the end of the manual so it can be easily removed
without notice.

I hope you enjoy this software and your children learn much from
it.  I will continue making additions, improvements, and
corrections.  I believe it is or will soon be the most
comprehensive educational software available.

I HAVE WORKED VERY HARD TO GET ALL THE BUGS OUT OF THIS PROGRAM.
HOWEVER, I CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT NONE EXISTS.  WHEN YOU USE
THIS SOFTWARE YOU MUST DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.  I ACCEPT NO


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RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ITS
USE.

If you have questions or comments you may write to me at my
permanent address:

                   Dr. Andy Motes
                   MOTES EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
                   1632 Brooks St.
                   Fayetteville, AR 72701

I will always write back.



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