Reinforcing the idea that the correct use of grammar is important, this interactive activity program combines drills and games with a format that is both fun and educational. In the program, students are transported to Hollywood as try to make the grade at the World Film Studio. Tasks in this section of the program include fixing the news anchor s statements before the broadcast, identifying parts of speech for the newsroom scripts, editing in the public relations and advertising departments, and assisting the studio s technical director. The culminating activity calls for students to become screenplay writers and directors as they create their own video using props, actors, and actions.
Students can even have the actors read their scripts through computer synthesizer.
Evaluators with Children s Software Revue agree, stating that this program does a particularly good job of taking a dull subject and making it interesting. For kids who need extra grammar practice, the program is perfect. Public Schools, 1998.