Early Reading

Early Reading
Early Reading (Front Cover)
Publisher(s)	Scott Foresman
Programmer(s)	unknown
Part#	PHM 3015
Format(s)	Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module
Release	1980
Genre(s)	Educational, Reading

Early Reading is an educational software title created by Scott Foresman and Company for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A home computer systems. It was released in 1980, soon after the release of the TI-99/4 home computer, being one of the first title for the system. Early Reading was a software title that was able to take advantage of the Speech Synthesizer to enhance the learning capabilities of the software.

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Front Cover of Manual

Engaging color graphics and computer speech introduce and reinforce important reading skills. Hours of fun and valuable learning experience for beginning readers.

Back Cover of Manual

For a child, learning to read is a magic key that opens doors to adventure and excitement, knowledge and ideas. The Early Readying Command Module combines computer speech, color graphics and enriching activities to give your child a positive and enjoyable experience in learning to read. With this module, Texas Instruments is continuing its tradition of applying innovative Solide State Speech^TM technology to educational activities. The module and the Texas Instruments Solid State Speech^TM Synthesizer provide your computer with a voice that gives directions, introduces new words, reads sentences, and encourages your child to read aloud.

Early Reading module activities include:

• Pick A Picture - Contains nine sections that introduce the module vocabulary to form short stories.
• Pick A Word - Reinforces the vocabulary introduced in Pick A Picture. The game-like format presents sentences, one at a time, that can be completed by selecting the correct word.
• Make A Story - Consists of new stories formed from the module vocabulary. The child makes word choices that determine how the story develops.

By hearing and seeing the words, and by responding to the spoken direction, your child can learn to value and enjoy the reading experience.

Manual

A Note to Parents

Learning to read is a major milestone in a child's life. The excitement and pride of a child who is learning to unlock the "mysteries" of written words are contagious, bringing pleasure to parents, teachers, and friends who share this new experience.

The Early Reading Solid State Software^TM Command Module is specially designed with speech capabilities and color graphics to help your child enjoy the fun and challenge of learning to read. It was developed by the educational staff of Scott, Foresman and Company in cooperation with the staff of the Texas Instruments Learning Center. Scott, Foresman and Company is a leading educational publisher, long associated with excellence in the field of reading.

With this module, Texas Instruments is continuing its tradition of applying innovative Solid State Speech TM technology to educational activities. The module and the Texas Instruments Solid State Speech^TM Synthesizer (which must be attached to the Home Computer when you're using this module) give a voice to your computer. The voice gives directions, introduces new words, reads the sentences, and encourages your child to read the sentences aloud. Your child hears and sees the words, and then responds by reading aloud and by pressing the appropriate computer keys. In this way your child can become totally involved in the learning experience.

For the most part, your child will be able to work through the activities on his or her own, with perhaps a little help from you in getting started. By all means, do get involved. The first time, you will probably want to work along with your child. Children usually enjoy demonstrating their achievements, so encourage your child to read to you, and offer patient help if necessary. Your praise and support are the best rewards your child can receive.

Early Reading Module Vocabulary

The Early Reading Command Module uses a controlled vocabulary and frequent repetition to help your child recognize words on sight. Approximately six new words are introduced in each of the nine Pick A Picture stories. These same words are reinforced in sentences and stories in all of the other module activities.

Other frequently used words are also in the module. These words are:

a	can	on
and	has	the
are	in	they
at	is	to
		too