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'''Error Signals''' - Special care has been taken to make the computer's response to incorrect answers low-key and nonintimidating. The child is encouraged to
"try again" and in Make A Story is given directions in case he or she needs help in answering the questions. If the child presses a key that is not an appropriate response, the computer gives an "Uh Oh" sound.
'''Time Out''' - The module is designed with a "time out" feature. Directions are repeated automatically after ten seconds if the child has not pressed the Space Bar in Pick A Picture or has not answered the comprehension questions in ''Make A Story''.
'''Enter''' - This key is pressed when the child has finished reading a sentence or story and is ready to go on or after he or she has selected the indicated word
in ''Pick A Picture''.
'''Space Bar''' - In ''Pick A Picture'', pressing the Space Bar moves the red line from word to word.
'''A (Aid) or Shift A''' - This key is used with the ''Make A Story'' comprehension questions. If your child needs help in answering the question, press A (or SHIFT A) to return to the screen that contains the answer.
'''R (Redo) or Shift R''' - Pressing this key instructs the computer to return to the beginning of the activity with which you're currently working.
'''W (Begin) or Shift W''' - Pressing this key tells the computer to return to the Early Reading Selection List.
'''Shift Q (Quit)''' - Holding down the SHIFT key and pressing a instructs the computer to leave the module and return to the main computer title screen.
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