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Editor in
Chief® improves your student’s grammar, punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking
approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches
students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing
mechanics and story details.
The Grades 3–4 (Beginning-level) stories combine single skills (like capitalization) with guided, gradual instruction and practice that is ideal for
younger learners. The Grades 4–12 (A-, B- and C-level) stories involve mixed
skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as
students become adept at the editing process.
Choose one, the other, or both for maximum benefit (for example, A1 book and A2 software or
vice versa). Whichever you choose, you can't go wrong! See below for more information.
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Books: Students identify and circle errors in each story. Then they insert, modify, or delete punctuation,
words, and short phrases to make corrections. An editing checklist and annotated guide to
grammar, usage, and punctuation are provided to help focus students' thinking and allow them to
match their answers to applicable rules. Detailed answers are also included. |
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Software: Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and
specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen
instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. |
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Provides high-quality independent learning
(not "edutainment") with immediate
feedback for students and teachers. |
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33 activities per CD; 40 activities on Beginning-level CD |
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Each CD has beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play (except Beginning-level) |
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Quick and detailed instructions |
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Hints that help students keep learning even
if they don't know a rule—no getting stuck. |
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Guide to Grammar, Usage & Punctuation
that teaches and reinforces concepts |
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Saves unfinished games |
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Self-grading, with printable student data |
There is a slight increase in difficulty within each level (i.e.,
A2 is more challenging than A1, etc.). Generally, we recommend
completing the first activities at each level before
beginning the second. |
