Hearing Words Pronounced - Franklin KID-1240 Instruction Manual

HEARING WORDS PRONOUNCED

Many students will be able to find the correct spelling of their word from
the correction list. But for those students who are unable to make the
distinction, the pronunciation feature is critical. By enabling students to
hear each word in the list pronounced, the Children's Talking Dictionary
assists them in identifying the desired word. This multisensory approach
helps to reinforce the acquisition of new words.
1. With "giraffe" highlighted on the screen press the green
key.
SPEAK
The learner will hear "giraffe" pronounced and realize this is the word
they are after.
NOTE: The volume control is located on the right side of the unit. Rotate the dial toward
the speaker to increase the volume.
Students may be curious about unfamiliar words that appear in the
correction list. They can conveniently hear these words when using the
KID-1240. Simply use the down arrow
the list. Then press the green
encourage browsing.
We encourage teachers to employ the use of headphones in the classroom.
Using headphones has two advantages:
1. The Speaking KID-1240 can be used during instruction without
disturbing other students or calling attention to the user.
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.
key. This is an excellent way to
SPEAK
Headphones
to highlight the next word in
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