How to use WordSmartHow to use WordSmart

in the Skills Centerin the Skills Center

Vocabulary building Vocabulary building software to improve reading, writing, software to improve reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of the English Languagespeaking and comprehension of the English Language

What does Word Smart What does Word Smart do?do?

WordSmart Vocabulary uses a multi-WordSmart Vocabulary uses a multi-sensory approach to learning not only sensory approach to learning not only vocabulary but also the word origin, and vocabulary but also the word origin, and most common misuses that confuse so most common misuses that confuse so many people into using words incorrectly. It many people into using words incorrectly. It combines a series of exercises that focus combines a series of exercises that focus on comprehension instead of on comprehension instead of memorization. – memorization. – Word Smart CorporationWord Smart Corporation

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How To Access the How To Access the ProgramProgram

1. Double-click on the 2. ESL folder

2. Double-click on the Vocabulary folder

3. Double-click on the WordSmart icon

To enter the program, follow these steps:

How to Begin Using the How to Begin Using the ProgramProgram

To use the program

1. Select WordSmart from the Select Your Class Name section

2. Click on New Student

3. Type in the required information.

(Your birthdaybirthday will be your WordSmart password.)

4. Click OK.

AFTER YOU CREATE AN ACCOUNT:To begin the program choose Word Smart and Your Name

then under the LOGIN section click on Student. The password prompt will appear.

AFTER YOU CREATE AN ACCOUNT:To begin the program choose Word Smart and Your Name

then under the LOGIN section click on Student. The password prompt will appear.

Diagnostic TestDiagnostic Test

You will begin with a Diagnostic Challenge

1. Read the on-screen instructions

2. Click on STARTSTART.

Double click on the synonym for the capitalized word before time runs out!

Based on your score, you will be assigned a Level to begin your work in.

Click on OKOK to begin.

How To Select An How To Select An ExerciseExercise

Check your Progress Icon.

Exit Word Smart

To choose an exercise, use the Exercises Menu at the top of your screen OR select an exercise icon on the left of your screen

What should I begin What should I begin with?with?

Click an icon to choose a type of exercise.Click an icon to choose a type of exercise.

Laser Review – Play a space game to find the synonyms of your words

Column Matching – move the word onto its matching synonym

Sentence Completion – Use the right word to finish the sentence

Flashcards – review & get comfortable with a word set START HERE!

Multiple Choice w/ Audio Discussions – multi-sensory learning of words

How to Answer How to Answer QuestionsQuestions

There are five types of exercises in WordSmartThere are five types of exercises in WordSmart

Flashcards help you become comfortable with a new group of words. The Core Word is displayed at the top of the screen. The object of the exercise is to guess the right definition. Repeat the group as many times as you like!

Click on Audio Discussion to hear word origins & pronunciation of word.

The Laser Game allows you to use an Arcade Style format to shoot the correct synonym for the word listed at the top of the screen.

To fire the laser before your time runs out, point to the synonym and click the mouse button.

How to Answer Questions How to Answer Questions cont’d.cont’d.

The Sentence Completion exercises allow you to type in the right word including the correct spelling in the blank box.

In Column Matching move each Core Word from the left column to anempty slot in the right column next to its matching synonym.

In Multiple Choice, start with the first word in the list on the left side of the screen. A voice will read theword, the sentence, and the five choices. After the five words are read, choose a synonym by clicking on the word.

To hear and read the definition click on the Audio DiscussionsAudio Discussions button.

To View Your ProgressTo View Your Progress

From the Main Screen click on the Progress Icon OR go to the Toolbar, File / User Progress.

A graph showing your progress for the current level will appear. You may print the graph or write down your scores.

Customize your graph by selecting other options!

Ask Questions!Ask Questions!

Ask an Instructional Assistant or Aide:Ask an Instructional Assistant or Aide: If you would like help navigating or using If you would like help navigating or using

the program.the program. If you don’t understand the context of the If you don’t understand the context of the

words. words. If you need any further clarification or help.If you need any further clarification or help.

Good Luck and Enjoy Expanding Your

Vocabulary!