# Users
1 LL-811
5 LL-811-30
10 LL-811-40
20 LL-811-50
Network
LL-811-NW
Vocabulary Covered
FAQ
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State Correlations
Early Vocabulary Theory
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Exploring Early Vocabulary Series Package
These programs encourage users to explore and interact with
vocabulary items in natural settings. In each scene you select how
many items to train and whether curing is on or off. You can also
decide whether to have the
Blob, Breaker, or
Roggi offer animated reinforcement for correct answers. Both
children and adults will enjoy exploring these engaging scenes.
For more theoretical and instructional information about the program view the
Three
Approaches to Vocabulary Acquisition monograph.
Correlated to State Standards.
See individual programs below. Appropriate for
language stages
3,
4, &
5.
Suggested For
• Children and adults with language-learning disabilities, developmental disabilities,
physical impairments, and autism
• Students learning English as a second language (ESL)
3 Different Activities Available
Explore Nouns/Verbs
The user selects an object and the computer says the noun or uses
the verb in a sentence. Then the object animates.
Explore Nouns and Descriptions
The user selects an object and the computer gives its name and a
short description. Then the object animates with an accompanying
sound effect. (Not available in Exploring First Verbs.)
Identify Nouns/Verbs
The user is asked to find a noun or verb. If the user answers
correctly, the object animates and an animated character performs
amusing routines.
Special Features
• Clear colorful scenes
• High quality speech
• Optional animated reinforcement
• Teacher control over lesson presentation
• Accessibility with keyboard, touch screen, single switch, or mouse
• Automatic record-keeping
Benefits
• Expands vocabulary knowledge
• Enhances word identification in context
• Strengthens word relationships
• Introduces the concept of categorization
Minimum System Requirements:
Win
95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Pentium 133, 16 MB RAM, hard drive, 4x speed CD drive, sound card
Mac
68040 or PowerPC, OS 7.5, 8 MB application RAM, 4x speed CD-ROM
Interface options:
Touch screen, keyboard, single switch, mouse, or compatible pointing device
Apple/DOS Versions (see right): Apple IIGS version uses its high resolution graphics and built-in speech
capabilities so you won't need any extra hardware. Apple IIe version requires an Echo speech
synthesizer.
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