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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.
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- First & Second Grade Speller (FSPELL)
- Bartlett, David G.
- $0
- is a simple spelling program for first and second grade levels. Requires
- EGA/VGA.
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- 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.)
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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!
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 the creation of a vocabulary list in most foreign languages.
- Color is supported, but no special graphics are required. A German language
- version is included.
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- WordMaster
- Johnson, Mark
- $?
- #7657/3291
- will help to build and improve your vocabulary. The program contains both a
- word testing module to reinforce existing vocabulary, and a dictionary
- building module to help encourage you to learn new words. Mouse support
- included. Requires 512k, Hercules, EGA/VGA. It does not support CGA.
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- Word-Part Dictionary
- Edicom Systems
- $14
- #7657/1721
- will enhance your word power and helps students prepare for college entrance
- exams. It has a large database, and is Windows friendly. For ages 12 to adult.
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- Word Rescue: Episode I
- Apogee Software
- $15
- #20011/4243
- is a super educational EGA/VGA game featuring puzzles that teach spelling,
- reading and logic deduction. Adults will enjoy this game as well as children.
- Three skill levels are included plus AdLib music, high-speed EGA/VGA scrolling
- graphics, joystick support, auto-save, and you can play as a boy or a girl
- character. Requires a hard disk.
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- WordTrix
- Tea Time Software ASP
- $20
- #20011/4171
- is a game that helps elementary school children learn phonic concepts. The child
- must make words by guiding falling letters into word frames like b__d, j__,
- t__ls or bik_. Requires EGA/VGA and 1 meg of disk space.
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- Skills: Word Use
- Skillware
- $0
- #20011/4172
- helps develop your ability to use the correct word or word form. This program
- covers words with similar sounds but different meanings, nonexistent words, and
- improper word forms.
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- The Monster and Michelle
- Computer Tutor Software
- $15
- #12300
- is a story with graphics that will encourage young children to read. It
- provides mystery, suspense and excitement. EGA/VGA.
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- Show 'N Spell 1.0 [SHOSPELL]
- Kapusta, Philip P.
- $10-$13
- #12290
- is a graphic spelling bee. It is a fun way to improve spelling skills.
- Random pictures are displayed to be identified and spelled. It features
- three skill levels, the ability to play against the clock, reveal clues
- and display word skeleton dashes. Mouse support is included. Requires
- EGA/VGA and a hard disk.
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- Word Buster Volume 1
- Silver & Sage Software ASP
- $20
- #4965
- is a multiple choice game to improve vocabulary and word skills. Words used in
- this program are the same words typically tested in college entrance exams.
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- Wordwise 1.0 [WORDWISE] (11-93 CD)
- RJ Sullivan Associates
- $15
- #12590
- generates multi-choice vocabulary drills. No two drills are ever the
- same. It will enhance speed-reading skills and expand your vocabulary to
- encompass words with vague secondary meanings. Progress is tracked
- graphically and in tabular format.
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