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====Make A Story====
This section consists of new stories formed from the vocabulary introduced in Pick A Picture and practiced in Pick A Word. The stories all begin in the same way, but throughout the activity, your child is given word choices which determine how the story develops. These choices lead to eight possible story endings. Simple comprehension questions follow each story.
===Your Child and The Computer===
The Texas Instruments Home Computer is a rugged, durable device designed for easy care. Teach your child to give the computer the same good care and respect he or she would give a television set, record player, radio, or any other piece of electronic equipment.
# Keep snacks and beverages away from the console and keyboard. (Peanut butter and orange juice are not recommended for the computer's diet.)
# Don't hammer on the keyboard or place heavy objects on it.
# Don't touch the module contacts. These are recessed in the module to help prevent accidental soiling and/or damage.
The letters and numbers on the keyboard are arranged in the same order found on standard typewriter keyboards. If your child is not familiar with a typewriter or has not used your Home Computer before, take a few minutes to acquaint him or her with the keyboard. Point out the row of number keys at the top and the rows of letter keys below. Indicate the Space Bar, the ENTER key, and the ON/OFF switch. A brief "tour" of the computer with your child before beginning will help reinforce correct procedures and give your child confidence as he or she starts out.
In addition to the reading skills developed and reinforced by these activities, your child can gain another skill - how to use a computer. The activities in the module introduce computer operation step-by-step, giving carefully worded, simple directions all along the way. With computer-aided instruction becoming more
common in the classroom every year, this skill is an important plus for your child.
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