An interactive punctuation lesson hosted by fun, animated game show hosts

Product Information

Using the dynamic and engaging approach only a multimedia format can offer, these presentations move beyond traditional textbook diagrams and static rules to create lessons that instruct and assess progress.  tutorials then target exactly where progress reports can be viewed.

With this software students can work independently to master these basic skills and with the time-efficient teacher oversight these CD-ROMs will create key building blocks for writing and communicating proper English more effectively.

It is learning in a fun, fast-paced, game show format.  Teach, practice, implement, test.


Product Highlights

• Customized Tutorials
  Students receive individual evaluations and suggested practice based on diagnostic pre-tests at the beginning of each section.
  
• Learn the Power of Punctuation
  Writing skills will improve as students apply punctuation properly and express themselves more effectively.
  
• Instant Feedback
  Once exercises are completed, Mike McGee, the animated host, tells students if their answers are right or wrong and explains why.

Categories

Apostrophes

• Contractions
• Possession
• Plural Nouns
• Possessive Pronouns

Commas 

• Lists
• With Periods
• Apposition

Brackets, Hyphens, Dashes, Capital Letters and Periods

• Ending a Sentence
• Abbreviations
• Beginning Sentences
• Proper Nouns

Semicolons and Colons

• Separating Clauses
• Semicolons in Lists
• Introducing Lists

Question Marks and Exclamation Points

• Question Words
• Direct Questions
• Indirect Questions
• Short Expressions

Quotation Marks

• Direct Speech
• Inside Punctuation
• Dialogue

Product Features

• Diagnostic testing
• Intelligent software identifies strengths and weaknesses
• Comprehensive and individualized progress charts
• Easy to understand explanations
• Instant feedback exercises
• Teacher/Parent Section with detailed student records

Windows Requirements

• Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP
• 233 MHz processor
• 32 MB of RAM
• 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color
• Sound Card
• CD-ROM drive

Macintosh Requirements

• Macintosh 7.6.1+ including OS X Classic
• 233 MHz processor
• 64 MB of RAM
• 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color
• Sound Card
• CD-ROM drive