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Wordshark 3

Wordshark is a major teaching resource used widely in school. It combines the excitement of computer games with the serious task of learning to read and spell. It offers 36 different games which use sound graphics and text to teach and reinforce word recognition and spelling.

The program includes phonics, onset and rime, homophones, spelling rules, common letter patterns, visual and auditory patterns, prefixes, suffixes, roots, word division, high frequency words, use of words in context, alphabet and dictionary skills and more.

The games and the selection or words have been specially targeted to assist those with specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia).

The variety of games, concepts and words make Wordshark suitable for use in both primary and secondary schools as well as at home.

The Games

  • 36 Different games provide very high motivation and interest.
  • Each game is designed to help with one or more aspects of reading and spelling.
  • Variable speeds and other options meet all grades of skill.

The Words

  • Words range from the simplest 2 or 3 letters ones to complex multisyllable words
  • Word lists are arranged in 3 alternative structured courses covering:
    • The literacy Hour UK spellings and word recognition
    • Secondary school / Adult SEN
    • The 3 stages of the book Alpha to Omega
  • Search engine easily locates any word or list.
  • Sentences give the words in context with a worksheet for every list which can be easily printed.
  • A simple way is provided to create your own lists.
  • Work can be set and student records kept.
  • Easy to follow A4 manual includes all word lists and advice on use.

 

More Information : www.wordshark.co.uk/wordshark/

Pricelist

System requirments: PC with 300Mhz or faster processor and a sound system. 128MB RAM or higher is recommend (64MB minimum but may limit performance -- particularly on portables), Extra RAM can be added to most PCs at a modest cost, Windows 98,NT,2000,XP, 300MB of free hard disc space

Publisher : White Space

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