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Speech

The speech function allows children to hear what they’ve written:

  • Enter a period to hear your sentence.
  • Highlight text then select speak to hear it.
  • Click or tap a word in the document to hear it.
Predictor

The Predictor offers vocabulary to improve writing fluency and provide spelling support:

  • Select predictor to start using the Predictor.
  • Choose a word in the Predictor to use it.
  • Select Soundshift then a word in the Predictor to hear it or right-click it.

Writing Grids

Grids - Sentence Sets

A Sentence Set is a series of grids for writing simple sentences:

  • Select a word in the Sentence Set to add it to your document.
  • Use the forward arrow or swipe forward to move to the next sentence.
Grids - Connect Sets

A Connect Set provides more open-ended activities. This allows children to create a more individual piece of writing with plenty of support:

  • Select a word in the Connect Set to add it to your document.
  • Use the forward arrow or tabs to move to the next grid.
Grids - Word Banks

A Word Bank provides alphabetical or topic-based word lists to use alongside the keyboard to write about any subject:

  • Select a word in the Word Bank to add it to your document.
  • Use SoundShift or right-click a word or phrase in the Word Bank to hear it.
  • Use the tabs to move between grids.
LearningGrids

LearningGrids is an ever-expanding bank of free pre-made Clicker resources to save you planning time:

  • Select File explorer to open the Explorer then choose LearningGrids.
New Clicker Set

Make your own Clicker Sets to support children in different ways:

  • Select new clicker set.
  • Choose New.
  • Select the type of Clicker Set you want to make.