Franklin Talking Children's Dictionary KID-1240 Manual

The Franklin
KID-1240
Children’s Talking Dictionary
with Spell Corrector
Supplemental Instruction Guide
One Franklin Plaza Burlington, NJ 08016-4907 [phone]
http://www.franklin.com

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KID-1240
Speaking Homework Wiz™
Supplemental Instruction Guide
The Franklin KID-1240 is a powerful supplemental tool for
students who are tackling their basic skills. It is used extensively
in Reading and Language Arts, Special Education, Title I,
ESL/ESOL, and Bilingual programs throughout the United
States. It provides motivation as well as information.
Franklin is committed to providing educators with materials that
will impact on the learner’s fundamental language skills. With
the Children’s Talking Dictionary students can work
independently to:
⇒expand their written and spoken vocabulary
⇒assist with reading and comprehension
⇒improve their spelling and grammar skills
⇒produce better written compositions
⇒build handwriting skills

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The Franklin Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell
Corrector KID-1240
FEATURES
9Pronounces every word and definition out loud for verification and auditory
reinforcement
9Provides 40,000 easy-to-understand definitions
9Animated handwriting guide models manuscript and cursive writing
9Word pattern review
9Instant spelling correction and verification
9Personal word list for vocabulary study and review
9Vocabulary building word games
9Automatic shutoff for longer battery life

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This guide is designed to integrate the KID-1240 into existing
classroom curriculum easily and effectively. It may be used as a
sequence of lessons that familiarize the user with the KID-1240's
complete functionality. It can also be utilized as a periodic reference
source for instruction on specific features by searching the table of
contents for the desired topic.
Table of Contents.............. Page
Getting Started ......................................... 4
Spelling Correction .................................. 5
Hearing Words Pronounced ......................6
Definitions ............................................... 9
Jumping to a Word ................................ 10
Handwriting ........................................... 11
Word Patterns ........................................ 12
Homophones .......................................... 16
Finding Rhymes ………………………. 17
Keyboard Echo ……………………….. 18
Saving Words for Study ........................ 19
Games .................................................... 22
Changing the Settings ............................ 24

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GETTING STARTED
1. Check the unit for batteries.
The KID-1240 uses four AAA batteries. Turn the unit over; the battery
cover has a triangle impression on it. Remove the small screw using
either a Phillips or straight blade screwdriver. Slide the battery cover
off in the direction the triangle is pointing.
2. Remove or install the batteries.
If the Children’s Talking Dictionary has batteries, remove them and wait
15 seconds. Install the batteries carefully following the diagram etched
into the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.

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SPELLING CORRECTION
The Children’s Talking Dictionary can be used for verifying the spelling
of words as well as editing compositions. For example, a student may be
comfortable using the word "giraffe" in their spoken vocabulary but may
be unwilling to use it in their written compositions because the spelling is
difficult. Phonetically, he/she may spell it "jeraf."
1. Turn the unit on by pressing the key.
2. The screen should display:
ENTER a word:
3. Type "jeraf.”
4. Press ENTER .
The KID-1240 will flash “Checking spelling” then a list of words will be
displayed. The list will generally be about five to seven words. Our list
for “jeraf” will be:
giraffe
giraffes
jeered
Jared
jailer
Gerard
Georges
Jerries
juries
juror
ON
OFF
Note: The desired word may not always be
first in the correction list. This will depend on
how the student approximates the spelling.

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SPEAK
SPEAK
HEARING WORDS PRONOUNCED
Many students will be able to find the correct spelling of their word from
the correction list. But for those students who are unable to make the
distinction, the pronunciation feature is critical. By enabling students to
hear each word in the list pronounced, the Children’s Talking Dictionary
assists them in identifying the desired word. This multisensory approach
helps to reinforce the acquisition of new words.
1. With "giraffe" highlighted on the screen press the green
key.
The learner will hear “giraffe” pronounced and realize this is the word
they are after.
NOTE: The volume control is located on the right side of the unit. Rotate the dial toward
the speaker to increase the volume.
Students may be curious about unfamiliar words that appear in the
correction list. They can conveniently hear these words when using the
KID-1240. Simply use the down arrow to highlight the next word in
the list. Then press the green key. This is an excellent way to
encourage browsing.
Headphones
We encourage teachers to employ the use of headphones in the classroom.
Using headphones has two advantages:
1. The Speaking KID-1240 can be used during instruction without
disturbing other students or calling attention to the user.
2. The fidelity of the voice output is increased.
NOTE: KID-1240 has a 3.5 mm (standard) stereo headphone jack for use with standard
8 ohm headsets. It is on the right side of the unit next to the volume control dial.

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HEARING WORDS PRONOUNCED (continued)
Students simply type in the unknown word and press the
green [SPEAK] key to hear the word pronounced. With
the KID-240, students can confide in their own
resourcefulness instead of depending on the teacher. They in
turn become more self-reliant which enhances their self-esteem.
The instructor is free to concentrate on the task at hand without
interruption.

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HEARING WORDS PRONOUNCED (continued)
Learning the Alphabet
Young students who are learning the alphabet can work
independently or in cooperative groups with the KID-1240, to
see and hear the name of each letter. This multisensory stimulus
aids in better retention. Press any letter, followed by the green [SPEAK]
key. To hear a different letter, press the [CLEAR] key. This will erase
the display so a new letter can be entered. This is an especially effective
method when working with language minority students whose native
alphabet may have different characters.
Help is at hand
Students can view the help messages by pressing the [HELP]
key. They can also hear the entire message read aloud by
pressing the green [SPEAK] key. Pressing the [SPEAK] key
again will turn off the voice. To go back to the previous screen, they
should press the [BACK] key

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SPEAK
DEFINITIONS
Expanding students' vocabulary is an integral part of any Language Arts
program. But how often do your students willingly use the dictionary to
look up the definitions of new words? The Children’s Talking
Dictionary is an engaging and entertaining tool that students will use to
explore the meaning of new words.
1. Press the key.
2. Type in "dinosaurs" and press ENTER .
You will see:
dinosaurs huge
reptiles that
The learner can press the down arrow to scroll through the rest of
the definition. Use the up arrow to move back to the top of the
definition.
3. To hear the entire definition read out loud, press the green
key.
CLEAR