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CD-ROMs to help with spelling, English, for 11+ tests

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temerity · 23/09/2004 12:43

Can anyone recommend CD-ROMs/computer games which will help my DS improve his spelling and punctuation in the run-up to 11+ tests?

We've not been v good at encouraging him to do his homework every week (really sorry, teachers!), so although his comprehension is fine, his spelling and punctuation aren't. He loves the kind of computer games lots of 10 year old boys enjoy: his faves include Lego Racers, Age of Empires, The Sims etc. I reckon he will best learn spelling by doing games where you spot the wrongly spelt word, but any suggestions welcome. He'll be doing papers in English (including a brief essay) and verbal reasoning.

Any recommendations much appreciated!

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Jolamiri1 · 30/09/2004 13:29

My son is an awful speller (just 9) and is dyslexic (which contributes!). His teachers have all recommended a computer program, Wordshark, which is brilliant - basically lots of spelling games with great graphics etc. It's not cheap, £70, but worth it.

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