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Language Arts Games __Primary Site:__ Cookie  __URL:__ __http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/viewallgames.html__ __Game:__ Describing Words __Level:__ (1-2) __Summary of Website: __ This website has a multiple different games. The homepage has a light blue background with stars. When you first enter the site, it shows the new games that have been recently added, top games, and what people are now playing. As you scroll down the website, you can choose between puzzles, language arts games, fun games, math games, and science games. There are also videos, printable worksheets, and arts and crafts ideas. The website is designed for three to eight year old students. There is also a section to provide feedback. __Summary of the Game: __ The goal of the game is teach students the meaning of different adjectives. It includes adjective like big, small, and and damaged. Each round, the student is given and adjective and it's defintiotion. Then the student must locate the object in a picture that the given adjective describes. The student must then type the describing word into a sentence. The game consists of ten rounds and the player receives points at the end of the game. __Evaluation of the game:__ The game is designed to appeal to children. The colors and pictures will capture and hold a student's attention. The voice narrating the game is easy to understand and clear. The game will teach students a new variety of adjectives and the meaning of the adjectives. It also explains to the player what an adjective is and how to use them in a sentence. __Color:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> The color are bright and will easily catch the eye of a child. The pictures consist of vibrant colors and a wide variety of different colors. The background is a bright green and important words are emphasized using a bright red font. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Repetition: Music continuously play in the background throughout the game. A voice tells the player if they have achieved the correct answer or if the answer is wrong. If the answer is correct, the voice says "You are right" and if the answer is incorrect the voice says "You are wrong." There is also a buzzing noise when the player gives the wrong answer. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Talking Text:__ <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> There is a voice that explains the game as the child plays. It will first tell the player the definition of the adjective and a sentence with that includes the adjective. The narrator then tells the student to select the image in the picture that the adjective is describing. The voice then tells the player to type the correct word into a sentence and reads the sentence. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Visual Cues:__ The game provides the player with a picture that is an example of the adjective and a one that is not. An arrow is provided for when the child is ready to go to the next problem. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Mistakes:__ When the player makes a mistake, a voice states, "You are wrong" and there is a buzzing sound. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Rating__ : N/A  <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Highlighted Cues:__ The picture with the correct example is highlighted in green. Any important words are printed in a bright red. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Navigation Routine:__ When the adjectives are being explained, the examples are larger. When the child needs to choose the correct object, the picture becomes larger. The player must click the done button after they type the adjective into the sentence and then click an arrow to move to the next example. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click Back and Back:__ N/A  <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click an____d Drag:__ N/A   <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click Forward:__ N/A <span style="color: #6a1f8e; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Teacher Rating: 9

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Primary Website:__ PBS Kids  <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__<span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">URL: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> http://pbskids.org/superwhy/#game/alphabricks __ <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Game:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Alpha-Bricks  <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Level:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">(1-2)   <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Summary of Website:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The website consists of vibrant colors. There is a bright green in the background that is created to resemble grass. The sky is pink with hearts scatter throughout it. The website is simple and there are not anything that would distract the user. There is little text and mostly pictures. The design enables children to easily use the website. There is a wheel with different television show on PBS and a sign that reads, "Games." There is also videos and a section for parents or adults. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Summary of Game:__ The goal of the game to repair a brick wall for Piggie before the Big Bad Wolf can reach the house. In order to fix the wall, the player must select the letter of the alphabet that Piggie asks for. The number of brick to choose from depends on the difficulty the player chooses. When the players finish building the brick wall out of the letter bricks, the bricks are in alphabetical order. The game has bright colors and fun characters. Piggie is dressed as a construction worker and the bricks appear on a conveyer belt. The game is constructed to interest children and teach them to identify the letters of the alphabet. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Evaluation of the Game:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The game is a great way for young children to learn the letters of the alphabet. It was sometimes difficult to understand the which letter Piggie was asking for since certain letters sound similar. Children will enjoy the race to build the wall before the wolf can arrive at the house. They will also find humor in Piggie's outfit. Students will learn to identify each letter, in lower and upper case, by playing this game. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Color:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The colors are bold and vivid. The letters are yellow so they stand out against the deep red bricks. The background is a soft yellow and the sky is light blue so it does not distract the student form focusing on the letters. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Repetition:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Music plays throughout the game. When the correct answer is given, there is a ringing noise. Piggie will repeat the letter every few seconds to remind the player what letter they must pick. Piggie also repeats, "Oh no! The Big Bad Wolf is getting closer!" <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Talking Text:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Piggie talks during the game. He tells the student the letter he is needs. He also informs the player when they have the correct or incorrect answer. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Visual Cues:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The child can see the letters that have already been chosen on the brick wall. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Mistakes:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">When the player clicks the incorrect letter, it is taken off the conveyer belt so the child has less choices. Piggie also tells the player to try again and informs the student the wolf is getting closer. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Rating: <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A  <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Highlighted Cues:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Navigation Routine: <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A  <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click Back and Back:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click and Drag:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A  <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click Forward:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">N/A <span style="color: #6a1f8e; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Teacher Rating: 7

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Primary Site: __ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Cookie <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__URL:__ __<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">cookie.com/kids/games/viewallgames.html __ <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Games:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Word Trail <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Level:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(2-3)  <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Summary of Website:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">This website has a multiple different games. The homepage has a light blue background with stars. When you first enter the site, it shows the new games that have been recently added, top games, and what people are now playing. As you scroll down the website, you can choose between puzzles, language arts games, fun games, math games, and science games. There are also videos, printable worksheets, and arts and crafts ideas. The website is designed for three to eight year old students. There is also a section to provide feedback. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Summary of Game:__ The game is similar to playing a board game. The spinner randomly picks the number of spaces the player can move. When the player lands on a space, they are asked to find a the antonym or synonyms of the word of the space. The player is given nine choices and must click the correct one. If the student chooses the wrong answer, the word they have choosen turns red and they are asked to try again. <span style="color: #1818dc; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Evaluation of Game:__ The spaces on the games are bright and the background is of a meadow. The desgin of the game will capture a child's attention. The game also tells the child when he or she has the incorrect answer. It also tells the child the synonym or antonym of the incorrect word. This helps to teach the student a wide variety of vocabulary. The game will encourage students to learn the meaning of synonyms and antonyms and examples of both. <span style="color: #1818dc; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Color:__ The spaces on the game board are bright purple, orange, pink, blue, and green. The background has light greens so it does not distract the student away from the game. The correct answer lights up green and an incorrect response changes to red. A green "Go" button has a flashing white star around it after each turn. <span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Repetition:__ <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The player continues to move through the board until they reach the end. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Talking Text:__ A voice explains the directions to the player. The student is told how many spaces he or she may move after it appears on the spinner and the voice counts spaces as the player moves. The problem the student must solve is read by the voice and can be repeated, if necessary. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Visual Cues:__ The "Go" sign flashes when the player needs to take his or her next turn. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Mistakes:__ When the child chooses the wrong answer, a voice informs the player that the answer is not the correct one. The incorrect choice changes to red and the child is asked to try again. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Rating:__ N/A <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Highlighted Cues__ : The "Go" is highlighted when the student needs to take his or her next turn. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Navigation Routine:__ The player knows how far on the board he or she is because if a game piece that moves throughout the board. <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click Back and Back:__ N/A <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click and Drag:__ N/A  <span style="color: #1818dc; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="color: #bd18bf; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Click forward:__ N/A <span style="color: #6a1f8e; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Teacher Rating: 8