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Wordy Qwerty - Foundations for Reading and Writing Fluency
Reading and Spelling Software for 2nd and 3rd Grade
The long-awaited sequel to the Read, Write & Type Learning System,
Wordy Qwerty – Foundations for Reading and Writing Fluency, takes 7-9 year olds through the next steps of reading and writing fluency, and picks up where our award-winning software, the Read, Write & Type Learning System leaves off.
After successfully completing Read, Write & Type!, most 6-7 year olds are able to write any word they can say. But they may not spell them all correctly, because they need to know a bit more about spelling conventions and about how words are constructed in English. This is where Wordy Qwerty comes in. In 20 consecutive lessons, woven together with fun-to-play games and delightful songs that will stay in their heads (and an audio CD they can play in the car or on their audio CD player).
The overall purpose of Wordy Qwerty:
Foundations for Reading and Writing Fluency, is to improve phonological and morphological sensitivity, to develop a deeper understanding of how words are constructed in English, and to provide reading and writing activities with helpful feedback, in order to increase fluency and comprehension in reading and writing. Wordy Qwerty has 20 lessons, with six activities per lesson, that present the following foundations for fluency:
Some sounds can be represented in several different ways.
Most words follow about 20 easy spelling rules.
There are many word families, (words that sound the same, or rhyme). By changing the first letter(s), you can make hundreds of words.
Some words are "outlaws". They don't follow the rules. They must be recognized quickly and automatically.
Writing to dictation develops vocabulary, comprehension and fluency as well as spelling skills.
Reading (and filling in missing words) develops vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills.
20 LESSONS IN WORDY QWERTY (SPELLING RULES)
Silent E
Sounds of C
Sounds of G
J or DGE
W or WH
C or K
CK or K
CKS or X
CH or TCH
LL, SS, FF, ZZ
OI or OY
VE Words
Open Syllables
Double Consonants
Doubling rule
ER, IR, OR, UR, EAR
I Before E
Plurals: Add ES
Plurals: Y to IES
Plurals: F to VES
The Six Steps to Reading and Writing Fluency with Wordy Qwerty
1. Patterns
Children generate two lists of words by typing the names of pictures and sorting the words by a given characteristic. They are directed to notice the patterns," or spelling rules, by comparing the two lists. If they can't sound out the words or spell them correctly, the Helping Hands will assist them. Qwerty and Midi talk about the differences between the two lists and derive the 20 spelling rules which then are woven into the lyrics of delightful songs.
2. Karaoke
Rhymes and songs are memorable and fun. There is a catchy song about each of the 20 spelling rules. Children read the lyrics on the screen and can sing along if they want. Often the lyrics contain examples of the words that reflect the spelling rule. Children are motivated to read the words while the song is playing, or while they are singing it themselves.
3. Recycler
Lots of words that rhyme can be made just by changing the first letter or letters of the word. Some words sound the same, or rhyme, but use a different combination of letters to represent the same sound. In this game, chidren learn different vowel combinations that can make the long vowel sound. They watch the RECYCLER drum whirl as it changes the first letter(s) of two rhyming words. They learn to quickly distinguish real words from non-words. The non-words are vacuumed away. Players that score less than 90% on the first try are asked to study the list of real words. If any are not familiar, they can click on the word and hear it used in a sentence. Then they are asked to play the game again.
4. Pop-a-Word
"Outlaw" words are best memorized by learning to recognize them quickly. In this arcade-type game, children find words in a 4 word phrase as each word appears briefly, along with non-target words, in a cluster of colorful balloons. As children click on the correct balloons, they "pop". The faster they recognize the correct words, the more points they make.
5. Write Stories
In these cleverly illustrated 8-line rhymes, children hear and see the first line, and have to type out the second line after it is dictated. They can see and hear the dictated line as often as they need, but get more points if they remember the sentence and try to spell the words correctly. These little stories are full of words that require using the spelling rule just presented.
6. Read Stories
Here are some short, engaging stories that develop comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Every so often, there is a word missing, and children have to choose among three possible words, the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence. These stories also include words that utilize the spelling rule, or the "outlaw" words learned in that lesson.
THE HOME EDITION INCLUDES:
1 or more copies of the Wordy Qwerty program CD
1 in Home & Network Editions
2 in Single School Edition
6 in Lab Edition
25 in Site License
1 Wordy Qwerty Program Guide in a three-ring binder
1 JingleSpells audio CD of the 20 songs contained in Wordy Qwerty
School Edition:
2 of each program CD
One Activity Binder
set of Reward Stickers
Practice Keyboard
24" x 36" Poster
Lab Edition:
6 each of program CDs
One Activity Binder
Set of Reward Stickers
Practice Keyboard
24" x 36" Poster
SITE LICENSE:
25 each of program CDs
One Activity Binder
One Poster
1 set of Classroom Materials
SITE LICENSE ADD ON:
Additional Sets of 2 CDs (READ, WRITE & TYPE & SPACESHIP CHALLENGE) Available ONLY with purchase of Site License)
Network Edition:
For installation on either Mac or Windows Server and up to 50 Mac and/or Windows Work Stations
One CD for installation and activity user guide
PDF Install and User Manuals on CD
One Activity Binder
One Poster
1 set of Classroom Materials
Network Add-On:
Additional Network Workstations Authorized
System Requirements:
Macintosh Hardware Requirements:
Mac: OS9 with CarbonLib or OSX
Windows Hardware Requirements:
Windows: 98, SE, 2000, XP
Also requires QuickTime 6 (included) or greater
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