{"product_id":"wordshark-5","title":"Wordshark 5","description":"\u003cspan\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCombine the excitement of games with learning to read and spell  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWordshark's strength lies in its educational integrity. Each of the 60 motivating games provide a multi-sensory approach using sound, graphics and text to teach and reinforce reading and spelling.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt uses over 10,000 sounds and pre-recorded words   grouped in specially selected word lists, with the ability to add your own   words.The many permutations of games and word lists create both variety   and motivation. The program includes a high quality phonics approach   which is available for the majority of the word lists. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe games are also excellent for use on  interactive whiteboards and   children enjoy playing the games on the big screen using the on-screen keypad.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eGames include zapping words, tracking through mazes, card games, alphabet bagatelle and many more. \u003cbr\u003e  Each of the 60 motivating games is designed to help with one or more aspects of reading and spelling. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eblending sounds into words for reading \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esegmenting words in to sounds, syllables, prefixes and suffixes for spelling \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eall common letter and auditory patterns \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003espelling rules \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esyllable work for longer words \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ehigh frequency words \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e homophones \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e alphabet \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003edictionary skills \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003euse of words in context and much more\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFor what ages is it suitable?\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWordshark is designed to help students mostly between 5 and 15. The games and the selection of pre-recorded words have been   specifically structured to assist those with specific learning   difficulties (Dyslexia). \u003cbr\u003e  The variety of games, concepts and words make   Wordshark suitable for use in both primary and secondary schools as well   as for home use, across all ages. Variable speeds and other options meet all levels of skill.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 9,000 words and sounds\u003c\/b\u003e are pre-recorded \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal learning\u003c\/b\u003e support – by setting up individual program of work for each student \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecords\u003c\/b\u003e of student activities are kept and student’s specific progress can be tracked \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive whiteboards support\u003c\/b\u003e – an effective way to use Wordshark with groups. Wordshark 5 comes with its own onscreen keypad. Works great with touchscreen monitors too! \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCustomisable speeds and options\u003c\/b\u003e meet all grades of skills. Choose the words and games that students can use. This can also be done for groups of students. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy to follow manual\u003c\/b\u003e with tips and advice on use of Wordshark \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSearch engine\u003c\/b\u003e gives quick access to find individual words, letter patterns, and graphemes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrintouts\u003c\/b\u003e of word searches, spelling lists,   and sentence worksheets (crossword puzzles). Flash cards for each list   can also be printed. (A4 size down to credit card size). \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelp screens\u003c\/b\u003e can be shown and spoken alongside games as you play them \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour own words\u003c\/b\u003e can be easily added and recorded\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eStructured Courses\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWordshark 5 games  support the latest recommendations for a high quality phonic program. Teachers   have a very wide set of word lists to choose from, grouped into   courses. Several can be worked through in sequence or dipped into as   needed. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSpecific courses include:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-follow course to support the UK  national curriculum \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Wordshark course (default) – a structured sequential course\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEveryday vocabulary lists (especially useful for ESL)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSecondary school subject lists\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHigh frequency words\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA course to support 'Letters and Sounds'\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA course to support 'Alpha to Omega' by Beve Hornsby, Frula Shear and Julie Pool\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAn alphabet and dictionary skills course\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eUSB Version\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe USB product offers a versatile single user licence which   allows the program to be accessed on any computer with an open USB port.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThere is no need to install the program onto the computer so by   simply plugging the USB into the port users can access Wordshark \/ Numbershark wherever they need to.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe unique advantage of the USB is that all user data is stored   back on the USB itself.  Student records and any new word lists created   are saved on the USB allowing full mobility between different computers.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese features make the USB option ideal for situations where either   the students or teachers require the flexibility to use the programs on   different computers and\/or at different locations such as home, school   or study centres.  It enables teachers to ‘manage’ the programs from   home by allowing them to set work, review student records and create   word lists. The USB stick can then be taken back into the school to use   on a whiteboard computer, for example, or for setting work for a child   who is off school.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"White Space Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Home","offer_id":49186771108084,"sku":"WS7395-V5","price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB Portable","offer_id":49186771140852,"sku":"WS7395-V5-USB","price":615.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School","offer_id":49186771173620,"sku":"WS7395UL","price":560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5205\/7076\/files\/media_f0c062a1-7219-4998-a33a-d6ea66c8d4c1.jpg?v=1786947043","url":"https:\/\/shop.spectronics.com.au\/products\/wordshark-5","provider":"Spectronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}