3.2 Dud By Warren Buckleitner and Ann Orr, Ed. D. Asked to name some of our favorite software choices across the curriculum, we came up with programs that will spark learning excitement and pack the most educational punch for your technology dollar. All run on any late-model Windows or Macintosh computer. Make sure you call or visit manufacturers' Web sites for the latest details on networking or lab packs. For instance, they may be asked to punctuate a sentence, put in capital letters, or identify a part of speech.
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There are three levels of difficulty and a compelling format. This guided reading-comprehension software comes in four parts, one for each grade level from first through fourth. It's not meant to teach reading per se, but rather to deliver reading practice, checking understanding along the way. Activities include story mapping, prediction, and vocabulary games. The scope and sequence of skills emphasized are terrific, and the activities are educationally solid and varied enough to keep kids' interest.