Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library Level 2

User's Guide

Welcome to Reader Rabbit's Reading Adventures!

This guide introduces Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library Level 2, a program designed to bring the wonder of reading to life for children. It focuses on developing reading skills through a comprehensive approach, supplementing curriculum-based instruction with phonics and reading comprehension activities.

The program is part of the Reader Rabbit's Reading System, which aims to build reading skills across various developmental stages. This specific level allows children to apply their reading skills to develop comprehension through interactive adventures.

Educational Focus

The Reading Development Library Stories

The Reading Development Library series presents classic tales designed to engage children and encourage their exploration of literature. These stories are chosen for their inherent appeal and provide opportunities to develop reading skills, including phonics, decoding, and comprehension. Familiarity with story lines aids in predicting events, a key comprehension skill. The rhyme, rhythm, and repetition within the stories enhance their richness and appeal.

Each story is offered from three perspectives: a classic version and two versions told from the viewpoints of the story characters. This multi-perspective approach encourages children to understand others and develop empathy. The series is carefully sequenced, with increasing complexity in concepts, pace, grammar, and vocabulary. It offers a supportive environment for developing language and reading skills, particularly for slower readers or those for whom English is a second language.

Special Features

Children can engage with stories in two modes:

Each story begins with a word list introducing key vocabulary, helping children practice reading words in context and improving comprehension.

To support reading development, text is highlighted as it is read aloud, with the highlight "growing" to match each word, helping children follow along and experience natural language rhythm. Pictures and animations are used extensively to convey meaning, enrich the narrative, and provide additional dialogue.

The Activities

Story-related activities are available in Read Together mode, offering further practice with story concepts and vocabulary:

Extending the Experience

To maximize the reading experience, parents and educators can encourage activities away from the computer:

Getting Started

To begin using Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library, follow the setup instructions provided in the CD package.

Signing In

Signing in allows the program to track progress. The Sign-In screen displays existing player names.

Using POP (Program Options Pad)

POP, typically located at the bottom or lower right of the screen, provides access to program information and options. Settings made via POP are saved under the player's name and remain active until changed. POP is essential for navigating different program areas and exiting.

POP Basics:

For detailed information on specific POP buttons, refer to Appendix A.

Using the Program

Explore two favorite storybooks: "City Mouse, Country Mouse" and "Jack and the Beanstalk." Within each book, users can:

For additional tips, see "Extending the Experience" in the Educational Focus section.

Reading the Stories

Level 2 features "City Mouse, Country Mouse" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," each with three versions: a classic version narrated by Sam the Lion, and two versions told by story characters. Upon opening a book, select the desired version.

After choosing a character's version, select a reading mode:

Playing the Story Activities

When reading in Read Together mode, take breaks to play story activities with Reader Rabbit and Sam the Lion. The two main activities are "Express It" and "Story Map." Click an activity's icon at the bottom of a storybook page to begin. Click the [back-to-story-button] to return to the story.

Express It

Help Sam the Lion write letters to storybook characters. Sam starts the letters, and users choose words or phrases to complete sentences. Pictures accompany each choice to aid comprehension and vocabulary. Experiment with different choices before finalizing. Click the [confirm-button] to confirm. After completion, mail the letter via the [send-letter-button] to receive a response from the character.

Story Map

Assist Reader Rabbit in reconstructing his story map. Two options are available: Story Match and Story Order.

Appendixes

Appendix A: The POP Buttons

POP buttons provide access to various program functions:

Appendix B: Word List

This appendix contains an extensive list of words used in the stories "City Mouse, Country Mouse" and "Jack and the Beanstalk." The words are presented alphabetically to aid in vocabulary development and reading practice. Due to the extensive nature of this list, it is not reproduced in full here but serves as a comprehensive reference within the program.

Customer Service

The Learning Company offers customer support for questions, problems, or suggestions. Contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-852-2255 or 1-510-792-2101.

Warranty: The Learning Company warrants the program disk and software to perform according to the user's guide for 90 days from the purchase date. Defective disks will be replaced. This warranty is limited to disk replacement and excludes incidental or consequential damages. Specific legal rights may vary by state.

Damaged Disk Replacement: Damaged disks can be replaced for a $10 fee (check required). Return the damaged disk and payment to:

The Learning Company
6493 Kaiser Drive
Fremont, CA 94555
Attention: Disk Return Department

Index and Credits

An index is provided to help users quickly locate information within the guide. The guide also includes a comprehensive list of credits for the design, development, and production teams, acknowledging the many individuals and companies involved in creating the software.

About The Learning Company

Since 1980, The Learning Company has produced high-quality educational software designed to develop children's thinking skills, creativity, and reinforce core curriculum areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. Their products undergo extensive research and testing, balancing educational content with entertainment. The Learning System™ is a product-selection guide sequenced by age groups, ensuring parents and educators can choose appropriate products for children's developmental stages.

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