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Software List

Programs for elementary/primary students

Academy of Reading

Machine: Win, Mac
Reading
Publisher: Autoskill International
Purchase options: network - see publisher for details
Level: Literacy, beginning For: preK-12
Special use: Elementary, literacy, bilingual

A phonics-based literacy product, this program uses graphics, sound, and animation to steer teacher and student through pre-testing, prescribed exercises, then post testing. Strong management component. Has screens for reading difficulties in oral, aural, motor, speed, response, and other areas. Special needs accommodated. No reading ability needed to begin but requires ESL teaching to accompany product. Version 5 and up designed for central deployment, with a web-based user interface. Windows XP/Vista; Mac OS X.

Ace Reporter

Machine: Win, Mac
Reading, writing
Publisher: Mindplay
See also Learning Services, Comenius, World of Reading
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: network, lab pack, site license
Level: Intermediate, advanced For: All but K-2
Special use: Bilingual, elementary

Students read 'teletype' messages and conduct 'phone interviews' to find answers to Who, What, When, Where and Why questions. Once their stories are complete they select the best headline for the story. Now part of One-Pick Pack (English only) or Language Pack (Spanish or French), which includes Ace Detective, Ace Explorer, Ace Inquirer, Ace Reporter, Easy Street, Race the Clock Language Arts, Word Hound, and some math titles. Pay a separate fee to install each the One-Pick Pack titles.

Machine: Win/Mac
Writing, reading, vocabulary
Publisher: Learning Company, The
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: 2-6
Special use: Elementary

Designed to meet a third through sixth grade language arts curriculum- grammar and spelling, parts of speech and sentence structure, lsynonyms and antonyms, build vocabulary. This incorporates Word Munchers, Schoolhouse Rock/Grammar Rock, Writing Trek. Designed for native speakers, but useful for ELLs.

Machine: Mac/Win
Listening, reading
Publisher: Learning Company, The
Approximate single-unit price: $15
Purchase options: lab, network, site, teacher's ed.
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: Bilingual, elementary

An interactive, animated story about an elementary schooler (Arthur the Aardvark) surprising even himself with what he accomplishes. The program has excellent graphics, sound effects, dialogues, and lots of surprises to maintain student interest. Text can be heard in English and Spanish. Requires CD-ROM drive. Best used in K-6 and family literacy settings. Sold online/mail order only. Check product requirements carefully to be sure the version you are buying matches your equipment.

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Machine: Win/Mac
Reading, vocab
Publisher: Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $15
Purchase options: teacher pack
Level: For: K-6
Special use: elementary

Elementary; explore words, rhyming, letters, and stories on CD-ROM. Macintosh, Windows 2000 / 98 / Vista / XP

Machine: Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: Binary Logic
Purchase options: contact publisher for details
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All but K-6
Special use: elementary

Six-level series (beginner to pre-intermediate) with 30-36 lessons in each level. Major emphasis is on grammar and vocabulary development, with a variety of exercises that include reading, listening, dictation, role-plays, songs, and voice recording and comparison with the model. Access to an online picture dictionary is also included. Extensive record-keeping and management that prints out reports and certificates. Schools subscribe for a period of time and pass the costs on to students. The package includes books and a dongle (hardware key). Students can work at home in the book, then enter their answers on the computer to check them. The company offers on-site teacher training. Win 98/XP.

Machine: Mac
Vocabulary
Publisher: Heartsoft
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: lab, site, network
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: 3-8
Special use: elementary, bilingual

Students see a sentence to complete at the top of the screen, and try to shoot a billiard ball at the pocket near the appropriate homonym. Correct choices make it into the pocket. The word lists can be customized. The English and ESL version includes two sets of disks, one in English and one in Spanish. In the Spanish version, vocal instructions are in Spanish and text is in English. Part of the Heartsoft Bestseller collection. Mac OS 7-9; Windows 95/98/2000/XP.

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Core Reading and Vocabulary Development

Machine: Mac/Win
Reading
Publisher: Educational Activities Software
Approximate single-unit price: $675
Purchase options: lab, network
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: 3-6, Adult
Special use: Elementary

This program is a comprehensive approach to reading and language development. In the first phase, students see, hear, say, and record each word. The second phase is a reading of the lesson text, 2-3 sentences per screen. The same text is then presented in a timed reading exercise, one phrase at a time. Next the student completes reading comprehension exercises. Students can refer back to the text to find the answer, and on an incorrect response the computer highlights the sentence where the answer should have been found. For vocabulary practice, students complete words from sentences in the text and choose the correct spelling. Directions are spoken in English and Spanish. This is sold separately or as part of the ESL/Basic Literacy bundle. Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista: Mac OS 8 or OS 9.

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Machine: Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: Positivo Informática
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K-3
Special use: literacy, elementary

E-Blocks is an interactive learning table -a portable panel that connects to a computer. Children place blocks on touch-sensitive locations in response to stimuli and questions presented on the computer screen. The program includes pictures, music, animation, and games and is designed for young children.

Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Purchase options: Contact publisher
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: elementary

Includes interactive software, guided instruction, student resources, teacher’s guides, correlations and assessments, customized professional development, and school-to-home connections. Designed for reading and phonics work.

Machine: Mac, Win
Reading, math
Publisher: Mindplay
See also Learning Services, Comenius
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-3
Special use: Bilingual, elementary, literacy

Builds reading and math readiness skills. Teaches counting, classification and labeling in English and Spanish. Can be customized for special needs. Now part of One-Pick Pack (English only) or Language Pack (Spanish or French), which includes Ace Detective, Ace Explorer, Ace Inquirer, Ace Reporter, Easy Street, Race the Clock Language Arts, Word Hound, and some math titles. Pay a separate fee to install each the One-Pick Pack titles.

Machine: Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: Techno-Ware
Approximate single-unit price: $500
Purchase options: lab
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-3
Special use: elementary, literacy

Two-DVD-based series of adventure stories, chants, songs, and texts that introduce children to the sounds of letters, letter combinations, and the creation of words from these sounds (phonics). Record and playback options, as well as record-keeping. Windows 95; not verified for XP or Vista.

Machine: Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: ESL Pro Systems
See also World of Reading, Learning Services
Approximate single-unit price: $60
Level: Beginning For: K-3
Special use: elementary

Six CD-set includes English For Kids (pronunciation). English Practice Combo (vocabulary, listening, grammar, spelling). My First Incredible Amazing Dictionary, and PDF-formatted Printing Workbook, Cursive Writing Workbook, and Creative Writing Workbook. Customized versions are available for speakers of French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German, Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, and Russian. See a review at http://calico.org/CALICO_Review/review/engkids00.htm.

Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Alloy Multimedia
Purchase options: $750 for up to 25 users
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: K-6
Special use: Elementary

Reading skill practice with literature: myths and legends, biographies, poetry, and short stories from different regions and cultural traditions. Learners can link to related stories, articles, vocabulary and comprehension activities and relevant Web sites. Vocabulary support is provided through pop-up definitions while reading, as well as graphics and sound. Teachers can track learners’ performance through online reports.

Froggy Phonics

Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Ingenuity Works
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K-3
Special use: elementary, literacy

This CD-ROM has three modes: Learn, where children click on words or letters to hear them spoken; Watch, where children match words and objects then watch a movie incorporating target sounds; and Play, where students have five activities that focus on reading, spelling, painting, matching, and pattern recognition. Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4/2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, 10.1.x or up to IntelMac.

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Machine: Mac
Comprehensive
Publisher: Heartsoft
Approximate single-unit price: $400
Purchase options: $400 lifetime site
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-8
Special use: elementary, bilingual

A set of 12 Heartsoft products, including Billiards 'n' Homonyms (vocabulary game), Bubblegum Machine (sight work with key words), Coin Changer (practice recognizing the value of coins and bills), Electric Math Chalkboard (uncover a picture by answering math questions correctly), Electric Coloring Book (keeps students within the lines), Great American States Race (social studies game about the US), Memory Master (concentration with letters and numbers), Reading Rodeo (literacy game), Sleuth Master (a mastermind game - guess the hidden 4-number code), Spinner's Choice (a version of Wheel of Fortune - guessing words or phrases in categories), Tommy the Time Turtle (practice in telling time), and Word Capture (wordsearch puzzles). The ESL version includes copies of each program in Spanish. Relatively inexpensive network/site license lets schools add copies as their needs grow. Win 98/2000/NT/XP; Mac OS 7/8/9. Not verified on Vista or Mac OS X.

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Machine: Win
Reading
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
See also Amazon, other mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $10
Purchase options: lab, site, T version
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K-2
Special use: elementary, literacy

A series of programs, sold separately. Reading programs are for Pre-kindergarten to grade 3 (about 9 years old) and have a focus on phonics and vocabulary practice. Literacy titles include sound-spelling drills. Multimedia drills with game elements designed to promote literacy. Teacher editions include 2 copies of the software plus teacher materials. Windows 2000/XP; not listed as Vista-compatible.

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Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Sunburst Technology
Purchase options: lab, network
Level: Literacy For: K-3
Special use: elementary

Designed forr primary grades. Phonics activities focus on long vowel sounds, digraphs, and consonant clusters. Spelling includes practice with common roles and patterns of English spelling. Includes a Teacher Management Tool to track student achievement and progress on a single computer or on a server.

Machine: Win/Mac
Reference
Publisher: Inspiration Software
Approximate single-unit price: $70
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-5
Special use: Elementary

Designed for younger learners than Inspiration, this very visually helps learners build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and better organize ideas for writing. The website offers a free trial: http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/kidspiration/index.cfm. Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, ME or XP (including Tablet PC Edition), Vista; Mac OS X.

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Machine: Win, Mac
Comprehensive
Publisher: DynEd International
See also Oxford Univ. Press
Purchase options: 1 level for $130; site and lab
Level: Literacy, beginning For: Pre-K -4
Special use: Elementary; bilingual (Sp, Port., Jap.); literacy

A six-level, 12 CD-ROM series designed for children ages 4-10 (pre-readers and early readers), adapted from the American English textbook series by Oxford University Press. Songs and music by Carolyn Graham. Animated cats provide guidance throughout. Each lesson builds on the previous ones. Each level contains 8 units with conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and phonics lessons plus songs and a game, following a grammatical syllabus. A teacher's book, other classroom aids, and some bilingual versions are also available. Pricing options include per-student-use cost. Contact the publisher for details. Windows 95/98/NT/XP; not verified on Vista. Mac OS 9; not verified on OS X.

Machine: Win, Mac
Reading
Publisher: Edmark Corporation/Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $10
Purchase options: school version avail.
Level: Literacy, beginning For: Pre-K - 1
Special use: Elementary, literacy

Reading skills in an adventure format. Hybrid Win/Mac CD-ROM or on disks by platform. Designed for native speakers. Mac OS 9 and below/OS X, Windows 2000/98/Vista/XP - look carefully to be sure you are getting a version that runs on your equipment. Mail order/online only.

Machine: Mac, Win
Reading
Publisher: Lexia Learning
Purchase options: see publisher for details
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: K-12, AE
Special use: Elementary

Three sepsarate programs: Lexia Early Reading for ages 3-5 phonemic awareness; Lexia Primary Reading for ages 5 to 8 basic reading skills; and Lexia Strategies for Older Students for ages 9 to adult reading skill practice. Has explicit practice in phonemic awareness and phonics; also works on vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Leveled activities brance in response to student performance. Includes student record-keeping system. Records are stored online, at Lexia's server. Optional web-based component for self-study. The whole series is also available as a fully online program.

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Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Edmark Corporation/Riverdeep
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: school version avail.
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K-3
Special use: Elementary, literacy

CD-ROM with interactive math activities. A Spanish version is also available. Windows XP: Mac OS X. Not verified on Vista. Mail order/online only.

Machine: Win
Reading
Publisher: MindPlay
Approximate single-unit price: $300
Purchase options: contact publisher
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-6
Special use: Literacy, elementary

Phonics-based program. Includes an initial assessment of reading skills, then assigns lessons and monitors progress. Virtual teachers provide support and encouragement. Will support Macintosh clients using a Windows server or Windows standalone machines.

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Machine: Win, Mac
Comprehensive
Publisher: Compass Learning Systems
Purchase options: contact publisher
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-4
Special use: elementary, literacy

Comprehensive system that runs from a local server or over the Internet from the Compass Learning server. Includes extensive record-keeping and curriculum aligned with US government-required standardized testing (NCLB). The program includes a pre-reading progam and covers English structure and function, with opportunities for writing. Help is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and Portuguese.

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Machine: Mac/Win
Vocabulary
Publisher: Attainment Company
Approximate single-unit price: $80
Level: Literacy, beginning For: All
Special use: elementary, literacy

Vocabulary presentation program organized around four thematic units: shopping, meals, appearances, and home. Display mode presents the target words together with a corresponding picture and digitized pronunciation one by one. In Matching mode the students match the word to the picture--testing what they've learned. Teachers can modify the order and content of lessons for each student. Has IntelliKeys overlays for students with limited manual dexterity (sold separately). CD-ROM. Windows 98, ME 2000, XP; Macintosh OS-8.6-9.2, OS X Classic and OS X Native

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Machine: Win/Mac
Comprehensive
Publisher: Q Group
Purchase options: Contact publisher.
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-6
Special use: Elementary, literacy

Comprehensive program for young learners of English with a variety of activities. The course is also available online, and limited support is provided for the CD-ROM version.

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Reader Rabbit Learn to Read Phonics

Machine: Mac/Win
Reading, vocabulary
Publisher: Learning Company, The
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-2
Special use: Elementary, literacy

This program is designed to make learning to recognize letters and words fun for younger children. It uses brightly-colored graphics with smiling animals to motivate sound-symbol practice. Several different types of exercises are included, mostly phonics-related. Students can choose which type of activity to do; a record-keeping function is included so that the teacher can see what the learner worked on and how s/he did. CD-ROM. Mac OS X and Windows 98/XP; not verified for Vista. Check the product specifications carefully to be sure you are getting the right one for your computer. Knowledge Adventure titles are now sold only through third-party vendors.

Machine: Mac/Win
Reading, vocabulary
Publisher: Learning Company, The
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Level: Beginning, intermediate, teacher For: K-2
Special use: Elementary

Thirty stories; games that promote phonics, word recognition and comprehension. On CD-ROM. Mac OS X and Windows 95/98; not verified on Vista. Check the product specifications carefully to be sure you are getting the right one for your computer. Knowledge Adventure titles are now sold only through third-party vendors.

Machine: Mac/ Win
Reading
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
Approximate single-unit price: $30
Purchase options: lab, site, T version
Level: For: pre-K-6
Special use: literacy, elementary

The Reading Blaster series has three programs: Ages 4-6, Ages 6-9, and Ages 9-12. Multimedia drills and games build reading skills. CD-ROM. Teacher editions include 2 copies of the software plus teacher materials. Check the product specifications carefully to be sure you are getting the right one for your computer. Knowledge Adventure titles are now sold only through third-party vendors. Different versions are available for Mac OS 9, OS X, Windows 95/98/XP and Vista.

Machine: Mac
Reading, vocabulary
Publisher: Heartsoft
Approximate single-unit price: $60
Purchase options: lab, site, network
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K-1
Special use: bilingual, literacy, elementary

Literacy skills are the focus, with audio prompts. Icons show how to make letters, and graphics are used for letter associations. The rodeo motif comes in with the Cactus Kid, who lassos 104 cartoon graphics which begin with corresponding letters. The English and ESL version includes 2 sets of disks, 1 in English and 1 in Spanish. This title is included in Heartsoft Bestsellers. Mac OS 7-9; Windows 95/98/2000/XP.

Reading Street Fluency Coach

Machine: Win, Mac
Reading, speaking
Publisher: Scott Foresman
Approximate single-unit price: $200
Purchase options: $240 Mac version; grades sold separately
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: 2-6
Special use: Elementary

Uses voice recognition software to build fluency in reading. Students read selections into the microphone, and software tracks words correct per minute and provides corrective feedback. Students can listen to model fluent readings and practice reading on their own. Grades 2-6 sold separately.

Roxie's Reading Fish

Machine: Win
Reading
Publisher: LatticeWork Software
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Level: Beginning For: K-3
Special use: elementary

Animated game environment for children with basic, high-frequency words; text and audio. Shareware fee includes other titles. Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP.

Spelling Blaster: Ages 6-9

Machine: Mac/Win
Vocabulary
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
See also Amazon.com, other mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: lab, site, T version
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: 3-6
Special use: elementary

Multimedia drill with game elements for spelling practice. Teacher editions include 2 copies of the software plus teacher materials. Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista,

Machine: Mac/Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: Optimum Resource
Approximate single-unit price: $60
Level: Literacy, beginning For: Pre-K-6
Special use: elementary, literacy

Introduces young children to the English alphabet, counting, shapes, opposites and colors. Instructions for the six different activity options for each lesson objective can be in either English or Spanish. The lessons can be done either following computer prompts or in a more independent exploration mode. There are several other early learning titles available in the Stickybear series. Windows XP/Vista and Mac Classic/OS X on a hybrid CD.

Machine: Mac
Reading
Publisher: Optimum Resource
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: network, site
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: Bilingual, elementary

Teaches pre-reading and basic reading skills in both English and Spanish. Exercises include match the word, find the word, and build a sentence. Activities use colorful animation and digitized speech.

Machine: Win, Mac
Reading, listening
Publisher: EuroTalk
See also World of Reading
Approximate single-unit price: $40
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Beginning For: K-5
Special use: Elementary

This ESL program uses 8 well-known children's stories to teach English skills (narrated by British speakers). CD-ROM 1 has Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Incy Wincy Spider, 3 Billy Goats Gruff and Humpty Dumpty. CD-ROM 2 has Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and Jill, Jack and the Beanstalk and Hickory Dickory Dock. A friendly dragon speaks 18 languages to guide the user in their native language. The user can even record their own story. The program tracks the progress of each user - earn enough points and print out your own certificate. Available in the US through World of Reading and other mail order vendors. Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista; Mac OS X.

Storybook Weaver

Machine: Mac/Win
Writing
Publisher: Learning Company, The
See also Smart Kids Software, Learning Services, Amazon.com
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Purchase options: lab pack, site license
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: literacy, bilingual, elementary

A creative tool for kids to write and illustrate their own storybook. Students can choose from hundreds of images and scenery combinations, plus a variety of borders and type styles. They can also add sounds and music to their stories. Story Book Weaver Deluxe on CD offers more graphics and animation, spoken word narration, and both English and Spanish writing capabilities. The disk version is slightly less expensive. MECC titles are now sold by Learning Company School.

Tell Me More Kids

Machine: Win
Comprehensive
Publisher: Auralog
Approximate single-unit price: $210
Purchase options: age levels also separately
Level: Beginning For: pre-K-6
Special use: elementary

Specialized English course for children based entirely on speech recognition. Offers progressive learning adventures based on age and proficiency level, including more than 1,000 activities, Karaoke and nearly 120 cartoons. Designed for ages 4-12. Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Vista. CD-ROM.

Machine: Win
Reading
Publisher: Edmark Corporation/Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $10
Purchase options: lab, school version
Level: Literacy, beginning For: Pre-K -6
Special use: elementary, literacy

Thinking Things 1 develops problem solving skills for small children but is also quite useful all the way to adults for oral language development in discussing attributes: color; striped; polka-dotted; plain; curly hair; glasses. Visit the Fripple Shop and Feathered Friends, especially. Also available: Thinking Things 2 and 3. Windows 95/98; not tested on XP or Vista. Available by mail order/online only.

Machine: Win
Reading, listening
Publisher: Learning Company, The
See also World of Reading
Approximate single-unit price: $15
Purchase options: lab, network, site, teacher's ed.
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All
Special use: bilingual, elementary

Colorful and interactive storybook. Students can hear the story read in both English and Spanish. Each page is filled with surprises to entertain and motivate new readers. Requires a CD-ROM drive. Sold online/mail order only. Check product requirements carefully to be sure the version you are buying matches your equipment. Windows 3.1 to XP, depending on the version.

Trudy's Time and Place House

Machine: Win/Mac
Reading
Publisher: Edmark Corporation/Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $10
Purchase options: school version avail.
Level: Literacy, beginning For: pre-K - 3
Special use: Elementary, literacy

Time and geography instruction with different activities. Designed for native speakers. CD-ROM. Different versions are available for Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and XP, Mac OS X - check carefully to see that you are getting a version that works on your equipment. Mail order/online only.

Twisted Tails

Machine: Win
Reading
Publisher: AHA! Software
Approximate single-unit price: $10
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: elementary

Popular fairy tales with an optional mad-libs style twist - the stories are not quite as they used to be. When the stories are 'twisted,' the computer slots randomly selected names, words and phrases into the framework of the traditional stories. You can even select the names of the hero/heroine in each story or let the computer pick for you. Words can be added to the computer's vocabulary. The freeware version includes a few stories, and the shareware version includes several more.

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Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center

Machine: Mac/Win
Writing
Publisher: Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $30
Purchase options: network, site license
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: K-6
Special use: Elementary

Word-processor with graphics, sound, and animation add-ons. An interactive cartoon character prompts students through the prewriting process. Best for children, due to the nature of the graphics included. Comes on CD-ROM. Available through mail order. Check to be sure the version you are buying will work on your equipment.

WiggleWorks

Machine: Mac
Comprehensive
Publisher: Scholastic Software
Approximate single-unit price: $2400
Purchase options: network, site
Level: Beginning For: K-2
Special use: Bilingual, elementary

Children learn reading, writing, speaking and listening skills with this set of materials, including books, other print material, and CD-ROMs. Titles include Pizza, Kites, Raindrops, What Lila Loves, The Ball Game, The Tree House, What's Inside, and several others. There are PreK-1, Grades 2-3, and English and Spanish editions. The price includes a license for up to 30 students.

Word Hound

Machine: Mac, Win
Vocabulary
Publisher: Mindplay
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: Elementary, bilingual

Students direct a mouse making its way through a maze, avoiding the cat and trying to reach the dog house, where they are asked questions about vocabulary. At the beginning level, learners are asked to match a picture/word combination with one of two below. Learners progress to more difficult matching questions as they work their way through the game. All instructions are spoken. Learners get more points with each correct answer. Learners can listen to instructions in English or Spanish. Available on CD-ROM or disks. A separate Spanish version is also available. Now part of One-Pick Pack (English only) or Language Pack (Spanish or French), which includes Ace Detective, Ace Explorer, Ace Inquirer, Ace Reporter, Easy Street, Race the Clock Language Arts, Word Hound, and some math titles. Pay a separate fee to install each the One-Pick Pack titles.

Write On Plus: Spanish/English Literacy Skills

Machine: Win/Mac
Writing
Publisher: Sunburst Technology
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: lab, network, school
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-6
Special use: Literacy, elementary

CD-ROM based writing activities in both Spanish and English versions. Topics include English for You; My First Sentences; Class Journals; Chant, Chant, Chant; Poetry for Young Poets; The Me Disk I, Sentence Writing I, Sentence Combining with Aesop; Sentences to Paragraphs I.

Zip Zoom English

Machine: Mac, Win
Reading
Publisher: Scholastic Software
Purchase options: $3000 for 30-station license
Level: Literacy, beginning For: K-3
Special use: literacy, elementary

CD-ROM that accompanies 10 books, workbooks audio CDs, teacher's guide, and other material. There is a strong focus on phonics and basic vocabulary-building. Extensive record-keeping. Windows 2000/XP; Mac OS X.

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