The Spell-checker is fast and easy to use. The Thesaurus is simply designed and easy for children to use. A good feature of Thesaurus is the clarity and simplicity with which it treats the shades of meaning of a word. Included is a list of definitions of the selected word, a list of its synonyms and a full definition of the word. There is no grammar checking function in this package as there is in more advanced word processors, but one wonders if this would really be appropriate and of use at this age level.
Writing is a cognitive process.
Children begin learning to read and write early in life and it is an on-going process throughout their education. Storybook Weaver Deluxe is an open-ended writing tool which has been specifically designed for children. It is flexible enough to be adapted to individual students as they discover their own writing styles. It encourages a process approach to writing, actively involving students in writing whole and meaningful texts. The children who use this tool are given the opportunity to choose their own topics, formulate ideas, compose drafts, interact with their peers, revise, edit and publish their work for real audiences.