VTech Alphabert s Pen Pal Phonics User Manual page 9

ACTIVITY 5 - WRITE RIGHT
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Select the activity Write Right by touching the activity name
with your pen when it appears on the touch-sensitive screen
or by pressing the activity button. In level 1, you will hear
"Let's write letters." In level 2, you will hear "Gear up and
write a word."
2. In level 1, you will learn to write letters. A letter will appear
on the screen, then the unit will show you how each stroke
is written. You are then asked to write the letter. The screen
will flash where to start each stroke. Touch the flashing
area and follow the dotted line with your pen. After each
correct stroke, you will hear an encouraging phrase until
the letter is complete. When you have completed the letter
correctly, your pen will light up and you will see a rewarding
animation on the screen.
3. In level 2, you will learn to write words. You will be asked to
write a specific word, one letter at a time. The unit will show
you how each letter is written. You will be asked to write the
letter. The screen will flash were to start each stroke. Touch
the flashing area and follow the dotted line with your pen.
After each correct stroke, you will hear an encouraging
phrase until the letter is complete. When you have completed
the last letter in the word, the entire word will appear on the
screen and the letters will be identified. Your pen will light
up and you will see a rewarding animation on the screen.
4. If an incorrect stroke is entered, you will hear a phrase such as "Uh-oh, try again!"
After three attempts if an incorrect stroke continues to be entered, you will hear
"Uh-oh" and an animation followed by "Here's a pointer. " The correct stroke order
will be identified.
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