Tools+for+Learning+Activities

=**The Tools: Reading**=

**Word Web**

 * //Open up the “Cheetah” file //** [[file:Cheetah.research.worldbook.doc]]

1. Go to **Tools on the Main Menu**-Options-Spelling and Grammar tab-Check the last box “Show Readability Statistics”.
==== 2. Press F7 (at the top of your keyboard) to check spelling and grammar; click through the spell check and a window will appear with the readability statistics. Flesch Reading Ease number: The higher the number, the easier the reading. The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level converts the Reading Ease score to a United States grade school level. ====

Ø **Text to Speech** (also known as TTS or Readers)

 * Supports Representation Options (Recognition or Knowledge Network)**
 * In the PC Window, Create a split screen with the reader on the left and the Word article on the right. **

Ø **Highlighting Tools to take Notes or Highlight Key Information**

 * Supports Representation Options (Recognition or Knowledge Network)**

Ø **Changing the Display**

 * Supports Representation Options ** **(Recognition Network)**

** Students may benefit from changing the: **
· Font type: Serif or sans-serif ( Microsoft San Serif in the font pull-down menu) · Font Size · Text color · Background color
 * Change the display of the article **

Change the font type to ** sans-serif ** ; the font size to 14, and color of the font to ** green **.

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