Hints and Tips
Here are listed just a
few of the special features of Express Literacy which can
be implemented when activities are created. For more information
about any of these features, click on the subject title.
Changing
Word Pronunciation
The speech engines provided may sometimes have difficulty
in pronouncing a word or name, especially some surnames. Here
is how you teach the software to pronounce unusual words.
Changing
the Voice Settings
There are a number of different voice settings to choose from
in Express Literacy. The default voice is set to 'Carol-UK',
but it it easy to select another option.
Using
the Graphics Supplied with Express Literacy
Over 400 sample graphics have been included in Express
Literacy as free resources. Here is how they can be used in
an activity. This section also explains the features: 'Browse
for External Graphic' and 'Link to External Graphic'.
Using
and Creating (Text) Styles
Having formatted a piece of text, Express Literacy then
allows you to save that style for future use in another activity.
Find out how this can be done.
Setting
the Show Highlighting Option
Express Literacy can be set to highlight words as they
are spoken. Learn how to use this feature.
Formatting
Grids
Everything you need to know about creating grids, editing
them, and changing their appearance.
Visual
Prompts and Feedback
Express Literacy can offer varying degrees of help and feedback
to pupils. The example projects that have been created for
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 pupils make use of some of these
features. Find out how easy it is to add prompts and feedback
to your own activities.
Graphic
Matching
In Symbol mode, Express Literacy tries to match each word,
that is typed, to an image in the Wordlist. This section shows
you how you can ensure that a meaningful graphic is displayed
for any word typed.
Setting
the Text on Top Option
for Symbols
The default for Symbols
is that they appear above a typed word. But, you also have
the option to make them appear below a word.
Print
Results on Finish Option (for Cloze Activities)
Find out how to set the default for clozed activities
to print as soon as they are completed by a pupil.
Hiding
spoken introductory text
Instructions do not have to appear in the Work Window to aid
children. They can also be spoken as soon as an activity opens.
Follow the step-by-step here to learn how this can be done.
Using
and Modifying the Spell Check
The Spell Checker is a useful feature of Express Literacy.
Find out how to use it to its full potential, and how to create
a spell checking button for your activities.
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