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- Page 1 The Franklin KID-1240 Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector Supplemental Instruction Guide One Franklin Plaza Burlington, NJ 08016-4907 (800) 266-5626 http://www.franklin.com...
- Page 2 Speaking Homework Wiz ™ Supplemental Instruction Guide The Franklin KID-1240 is a powerful supplemental tool for students who are tackling their basic skills. It is used extensively in Reading and Language Arts, Special Education, Title I, ESL/ESOL, and Bilingual programs throughout the United States.
- Page 3 The Franklin Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector KID-1240 FEATURES Pronounces every word and definition out loud for verification and auditory reinforcement Provides 40,000 easy-to-understand definitions Animated handwriting guide models manuscript and cursive writing Word pattern review Instant spelling correction and verification...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
This guide is designed to integrate the KID-1240 into existing classroom curriculum easily and effectively. It may be used as a sequence of lessons that familiarize the user with the KID-1240's complete functionality. It can also be utilized as a periodic reference source for instruction on specific features by searching the table of contents for the desired topic. -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED 1. Check the unit for batteries. The KID-1240 uses four AAA batteries. Turn the unit over; the battery cover has a triangle impression on it. Remove the small screw using either a Phillips or straight blade screwdriver. Slide the battery cover off in the direction the triangle is pointing. -
Page 6: Spelling Correction
ENTER 3. Type "jeraf. ” 4. Press ENTER . The KID-1240 will flash “Checking spelling” then a list of words will be displayed. The list will generally be about five to seven words. Our list for “jeraf” will be: giraffe... -
Page 7: Hearing Words Pronounced
2. The fidelity of the voice output is increased. NOTE: KID-1240 has a 3.5 mm (standard) stereo headphone jack for use with standard 8 ohm headsets. It is on the right side of the unit next to the volume control dial. - Page 8 HEARING WORDS PRONOUNCED (continued) Students simply type in the unknown word and press the green [SPEAK] key to hear the word pronounced. With the KID-240, students can confide in their own resourcefulness instead of depending on the teacher. They in turn become more self-reliant which enhances their self-esteem.
- Page 9 Learning the Alphabet Young students who are learning the alphabet can work independently or in cooperative groups with the KID-1240, to see and hear the name of each letter. This multisensory stimulus aids in better retention. Press any letter, followed by the green [SPEAK] key.
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Page 10: Definitions
DEFINITIONS Expanding students' vocabulary is an integral part of any Language Arts program. But how often do your students willingly use the dictionary to look up the definitions of new words? The Children’s Talking Dictionary is an engaging and entertaining tool that students will use to explore the meaning of new words. -
Page 11: Jumping To A Word
JUMPING TO A WORD The Children’s Talking Dictionary is capable of so much more than a traditional dictionary. Students no longer need to flip back and forth amongst the pages of a dictionary when they encounter unknown vocabulary in a definition. A student can hear any word that appears in a definition, as well as "Jump"... -
Page 12: Handwriting
HANDWRITING The KID-1240 is the ideal tool for students embarking on the exciting process of learning to write. Students can see manuscript and cursive writing, with upper and lower case letters, modeled on the screen. These words or letters can be viewed as often as needed so the student can learn to master the flow of handwriting. -
Page 13: Word Patterns
WORD PATTERNS Learning word patterns is a particularly useful strategy for students. Knowing the likelihood and frequency of letter sequences can help in making spelling predictions, contribute to more accurate spellings, and aid in the recognition of words while reading. On page 15 of this guide, you will find a simple hand out that will stir children's curiosity to find many exciting new words. - Page 14 WORD PATTERNS (continued) 4. Press the key. CLEAR 5. Press the key and type in the letters “ie” and press the key again. 6. Press ENTER . The list is much longer this time and again the learner can scroll through to find new words.
- Page 15 WORD PATTERNS (continued) You can also explore word patterns and find words using the asterisk function. Pressing the SHIFT key along with the will insert an The * will insert an unlimited number of characters. 8. Type in “c?t” and press ENTER . You will see three matches;...
- Page 16 Word Tree Hand Out...
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Page 17: Homophones
HOMOPHONES Witch is which? We call them confusables, but you know them as homophones. In any case, they are words that sound the same but are different in meaning and spelling. The Children’s Talking Dictionary identifies and defines these words for students. 1. -
Page 18: Finding Rhymes
Finding Rhymes You can find rhymes with your dictionary. Rhymes are words that sound alike. You can check for words that rhyme with: ● a word you type at the Enter a word screen ● a word you looked up ●... -
Page 19: Keyboard Echo
Keyboard Echo The Talking Children’s Dictionary can pronounce letters as they are pressed on the keyboard. This feature is especially useful for users struggling with letter and word identification. The user finds the letter, presses the letter, hears the letter and sees the letter on the screen! Turning Keyboard Echo On and Off 1. -
Page 20: Saving Words For Study
SAVING WORDS FOR STUDY The continuous expansion of the student's vocabulary is critical to their success in reading fluently and writing effectively. The KID-1240 offers students the opportunity to build and store up to 80 vocabulary words. These words can then be accessed for practice and review using the word games. - Page 21 SAVING WORDS FOR STUDY (continued) If a student attempts to add a word that is spelled incorrectly or is not in the KID-1240's dictionary (ex. student's last name), the unit will display and say "Word not in dictionary." Use the down key to view the three options: "Add it Anyway?", "Cancel?", or "Correct Spelling."...
- Page 22 2. To delete the entire list, press the [LIST] key and scroll to "Erase List". Press [ENTER]. The screen will display the message “Erase list (Y/N)?" Pressing “Y” for yes will erase the entire list. The KID-1240 will display and say, "All words erased!" Pressing “N” for no will keep the list intact.
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Page 23: Games
GAMES The games in the KID-1240 are designed to be as much fun as they are instructional. The 4 word games challenge the user on two skill levels to test their word knowledge. In the process they will discover new words, meanings and uses. - Page 24 GAMES (continued) 2. To play the games with words exclusively from the Personal Word List, scroll down to "Game Words" using the down key. 3. Press the right key to check the box for "Your List" The screen should Game Words look like this: Your List 4.
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Page 25: Changing The Settings
CHANGING THE SETTINGS Setting Screen Contrast You can adjust the screen contrast by pressing and holding the keys at the "Enter a word" screen. Customizing the Unit The Children’s Talking Dictionary has several settings to adjust the KID- 1240 to meet the particular needs of your classroom and students. These settings can be found by pressing the [LIST] key and scrolling through the options menu. - Page 26 BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016-4907 1-800-BOOKMAN (1-800-266-5626) http://www.franklin.com Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks © 1997-2004 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Burlington, NJ 08016-4907 USA. All rights reserved FCC Tested To Comply With FCC Standards F OR HOME OR OFFICE USE L&H Quality Speech. All rights reserved US PATENTS 4,830,618;...