English lessons will never be the same again! Well maybe it’s not that that revolutionary but using Word Search Factory Lite should certainly enhance spelling and vocabulary work in almost every subject area. This wonderfully flexible program enables teachers to create customised word searches effortlessly, which are guaranteed to go down a treat with children of all ages.
Simply type the required word list, use a wizard and Word Search Factory will take care of the rest. In addition, headers for each word search are easily customised, including changing titles, font formatting, riddle or joke generation and relevant clipart insertion. This title also comes with flexible print options, including the ability to print or omit a clue list for hidden words and generation of an answer key for each word search printed.
Word Search Factory is particularly useful for revision and extension activities. For instance, enter this week’s spelling list, generate a word search and you have the perfect revision precursor to the weekly pencil and paper test.
For €24 you can upgrade to the Pro version complete with spell-checker, dictionary, colour formatting, diagonal word orientation, auto-date insertion and export to image format functionality. However we believe none these features are essential so hold onto your ICT cash and go free!
Step 1. Point your browser at www.schoolhousetech.com/products/download.htm and follow the link
Download “WordSearchFactoryLiteSetup.exe”. A File Download dialogue box appears choose Save and use the Drop-down list in the Save menu to select a location on your hard drive; click Save. When the download completes choose Open and the InstallShield Wizard will begin. Complete the wizard to install Word Search Factory Lite.
Step 2. Launch Word Search Factory Lite from the All Programs list. Go to the Tools menu choose Word List Editor. Here we can create a new list, open a list or combine lists. Select Create a New List. In addition to word entry we can include Level, Classification and Clue information. For this tutorial, we will just enter words. Type each word and press
Step 3. Next from the Tools menu select Word Search Wizard, click Next and use the Folder icon to browse for the wordlist created in Step 2. The next five steps allow for further customisation, adjusting Grid Size, selecting Clues or Word Bank, Number of Pages and Header and Footer, make the required changes and click Finish. A new word search is generated, click the Floppy Disk icon to save your work.
Step 4. To further customise the word search go the Settings Pane in the top right corner. Use the Maximise icon to extend the window. There are three tabs at the bottom of this pane. The Activity Settings tab allows customisation of word orientation, font, co-ordinates etc. Make the desired changes and select the Header tab to modify the word search title. To finish select the Footer tab to alter the footer settings
Step 5. Now click on Quotations and Riddles icon in the bottom left corner and select a suitable joke or riddle. Next select the Clipart icon beside the Quotations and Riddles button and choose a suitable graphic. Here you can insert one of the program’s limited built-in clipart or click the Folder icon to browse for your own graphics. To insert the desired image just select it. To finish save your work.
Step 6. Before printing select the Show Answers icon (tick mark) to display the hidden words and use the Generate icon (bolt of lightning) to adjust the layout further. To finish click the Printer icon, input the desired number of worksheets and answer keys, select the Regenerate between Copies option if you require a different layout for each sheet and select Print.
If Word Search Factory Lite has whetted your appetite for worksheet generation, why not download Schoolhouse Technologies’ other free titles: Basic Facts Worksheet Factory and Basic Facts Bingo. Alternatively, you can order the Schoolhouse Collection Sampler CD for EUR*11.20, including all three free titles and 20-use trial versions of Mathematics, Vocabulary, Map and Crossword Worksheet Factories.
22/03/04
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