VTech Alphabert s Pen Pal Phonics User Manual page 7

ACTIVITY 3 - SPELL-A-THON
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Select the activity Spell-A-Thon by touching the activity
name with your pen when it appears on the touch-sensitive
screen or by pressing the activity button. You will hear "Hey
pal, gear up for spelling. Catch the right letter."
2. The unit will first show a word animation, then the correct
spelling of the word. Several blank spaces will appear on
the bottom of the screen and several letter options will scroll
across the top of the screen. Spell the word by touching the
letters as they scroll across the top of the screen. In level 1,
you will have the opportunity to spell 3 letter words. In level
2, you will need to spell 4 letter words.
3. When the correct answer is selected, you will hear a positive sound effect and
phrase such as "Right on!" Your pen will light up and you will see a rewarding
animation on the screen.
4.If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and phrase such as
"Are you losing your magic touch? Try again! Catch the right letter." After three
attempts if an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear "Here's a pointer." The
correct spelling of the word will be identified.
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