Parley

 

Subject Area: Literacy, Native Languages

Recommended Grade Levels: 1-8

Parley is another great tool, similar to Kwordquiz that gives you a powerful new way to master new vocabularies. Parley supports many language specific features but can be used for other learning tasks just as well. Creating new vocabulary collections with Parley is easy, but of course it is even better if you can use some of our premade files. Have a look at the KDE-Files.org page or use the "Download New Collections" feature directly.

Features

· Different test types

· Mixed Letters (order the letters, anagram like) to get to know new words

· Multiple choice

· Written tests - type the words (including clever correction mechanisms)

· Example sentences can be used to create 'fill in the gap' tests

· Article training

· Comparison forms (adjectives and/or adverbs)

· Conjugations

· Synonym/Antonym/Paraphrase

· Fast test setup with all options in one dialog

· Find words (also by word type) quickly

· Easy lesson management

· Premade vocabulary files ready to use

· Share and download vocabulary using Get Hot New Stuff

· Open XML file format (shared with KWordQuiz, Kanagram and KHangMan) that can be edited by hand and is easily usable with scripts

Ontario Elementary Curriculum Expectations for Language (2006) Grades 1 – 8

*note: this is based on the 2006 Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Language*

Spelling Familiar Words

3.1 spell some high-frequency words correctly

Spelling Unfamiliar Words

3.2 spell unfamiliar words using a variety of strategies that involve understanding sound-symbol relationships, word structures, and word meanings

Vocabulary

3.3 confirm spellings and word meanings or word choice using one or two resources

Full curriculum information at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/language18currb.pdf

How can Parley help?

With Parley, students from any grade and educators can work side-by-side to create flash cards to emphasize practice with terms and vocabulary with virtually any subject! It can also help to develop good study habits for students, a bank of terms for quizzing during class, and even be used as a testing module! Unlike KWordquiz, it has multiple additional features such as creating a multiple-choice quiz and creating example sentences. It can also be used for Native languages such as Ojibway and Oji-Cree. The possibilities for Parley are endless!