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Key Features
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 selection of pre-recorded words have been specially
targeted to assist those with specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia).
The variety of games, concepts and words make Word Shark suitable
for use in both primary and secondary schools.
The Games
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36 totally different games provide very high
motivation and interest.
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Each game is designed to help with one or
more aspects of reading and spelling.
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Variable speeds and other options to meet
all grades of skill.
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Scores and timings are displayed on screen
at all times but most games do not impose a time limit.
- Help boxes are relevant to the current screen.
The Words
The words list are presented in three alternative
structured courses to cover:
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Spellings and word recognition needed for
the Literacy Hour.
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The three stages of the book Alpha to Omega.
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Secondary Adult Special Educational Needs.
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There is contextual use of words in sentences
for every list.
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Students can work independently on pre-selected
work lists (records kept).
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Your own word lists can be easily built.
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Print-outs of word search and sentence worksheets
are available for every list.
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Teaching notes are on screen for every list.
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Easy to follow A4 manual includes all word
lists and advice on use.
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