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ReadMe! Interactive learning plus fun. See what teachers are saying about ReadMe.
About Us
Our students are living in a wired society. For some, stepping into school is like stepping back in time. ReadMe® is a literacy enhancement tool, designed for Australian school students from upper Primary to lower Secondary.
Readme is School literacy software that is specially designed for use on interactive whiteboards, graphics tablets, tablet PCs and personal computers including Macintosh, ReadMe® fuses effective pedagogy with technology, creating an engaging learning environment.Imagine a classroom where both the students and the teacher are entertained by the lessons; an environment where learning opens up new possibilities, where colours, sounds and interaction engage the class and make learning (and teaching) fun.
Contact Us
Contact name: John Wightman
Po Box 8867
Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726
Email: info@readme.com.au
Phone: 1300 765 640
Fax: 07 5524 5814
Pricing:Single Licence $395 (ex GST)
Site Licence $595 (ex GST)
Ordering options:
1. Download order form: Fax, email, telephone as above.
2. International orders: Fax +61 7 5524 5814; or email as above.
Note: International delivery will be extra and orders are to be paid for prior to shipment.
Nouns and Adjectives
1. Nouns and Adjectives
Cook.MelbourneNovemberCollective Nouns(herd)Cup.Australia'sProper Nouns(Phar Lap)BurkeWills.JoshWendyJanuary.bay.Bay.Abstract Nouns(thought)byronByronClick HereWhat is a collective noun?These are names given to groups of things.A swarm of bees flew over us.We saw a school of fish when we went snorkelling.Common Nouns(sheep)eg. A flock of ducks flew over the group of shooters.Place the collective noun in the appropriate space in the sentences.An abstract noun is the name of something you can't see or touch.We were amazed by the courage of the trapped miners.Many children around the world live in great poverty.The islanders lived in fear that another tsunami would hit.Click the abstract noun in the lists below.>><<Click the abstract noun in each of the following sentences.Looking for abstract nounswombatoceancowardiceglamourlibrarycourtesyglorygangBarryBrisbanetreeOxford StreetsympathygalaxyhouseearthMelbourneteamMt KosciuskostaffCommon nouns are general words used for any person, animal or thing.Drag the nouns into the correct boxCommon NounsProper NounsCollective NounsAbstract NounsMost nouns are common nouns.We went on an excursion to the river.Our dog loves to chase a frisbee.AdjectivescoolintelligentcleverbrillianthardworkingAdjectives provide us with more information about nouns.The professional skateboarder soared high off the park bench to complete his radical move.What is an adjective?Write suitable adjectives in the spaces provided.We had ameal at the restaurant.Jake saw aparrot in the tree in his garden.Our neighbours have bought acar.The weekend was spoilt byweather.Student ActivityLynette saw ahorse trot through the park.We had to read abook for our speech.I thought that was a film.Write suitable adjectives in the spaces provided.Common nouns only need capital letters if they are at the beginning of a sentence.sadhappylistlessfunnyangryI rode my skateboard down the hill.Skateboards can be fun but you do need to be careful where you ride them.scaredcrankylovingslownaughtysleepyfrightenedsorrylonelysillyexcitablenastymeandreamytiredmischievousWhat are the characters like?Drag the words that describe the character into the box below.Complete the following three BLMs.A lorikeet is aThese are adjectives which show number or order of nouns.They can add more information to a noun.The cat was chased up the tree by four dogs.This is the sixth year our school has won the championship.Numerical AdjectivesThese are adjectives that tell us how much or how many nouns were involved.They can add more information to a noun.We spent the whole day cleaning out the garage with our Grandpa.A canoe is aI added half a banana to the milk to make a smoothie.Adjectives of QuantityAdjectives change their form depending on what they are illustrating.It has been a hot summer.This summer has been hotter than last year.This is the hottest summer I can remember.I have a heavy school backpack.My backpack is heavier than yours.Jayden's backpack is the heaviest on the excursion.A carnation is aA terrier is aA snake is aUse another common noun to show that you understand the meaning of the noun in these sentences.Eg. A piano is an INSTRUMENTClick on the six common nouns in the paragraph below.Common NounsProper nouns are the names of specific people or things.They always start with a capital letter.April, November, Sharon, Mr Tyson, Mount Warning, Sydney.Click the proper nouns which have not been capitalised.EuropeanMountWarningCaptain
Lessons
Designed by Australian specialist literacy teachers, for teachers.ReadMe® provides teachers with 27 discrete literacy enhancement tools. Each is written in Flash to maximise student engagement and ensure compatibility with popular operating systems. There are over 130 Black Line Masters (BLMs) in the student workbook.
Full List of Lessons
2. Verbs and Adverbs
3. Tense
4. Punctuation
5. Plurals and Possessives
6. Contractions
7. Conjunctions and Prepositions
8. Direct and Indirect Speech
9. Syllables
10. Similes and Metaphors
11. Personification
12. Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
14. Sequencing
Package includes educational flash games and over 130 black line masters (BLMs).
Testimonials - ReadMe!
"We not only use the product in Year 7 and 8 English classes, but also with ESL students and students needing extra literacy support. The students and teachers see ReadMe as fun and engaging. I have received feedback that the worksheets are also very good and marry well with the interactive side of the programme. Time is always a constraining factor for teachers.... To be able to pick up and use a set of ready-made files is terrific!" Janet Lancaster (English Co-ordinator, Shepparton High School, Victoria)
"The ReadMe software has been a good additional tool to complement English studies. Students enjoy the pictures, sounds and comprehensive visual activities that complement the lessons. ReadMe is a great tool for English studies." Mark Savery (Junior Computers Coordinator, Emmanuel College)
"I was impressed by the ease of design, the interactivity of the software and the fact that independent worksheets allowed for effective teacher assessment of skills taught." Trudi Gofton (Deputy Head – Curriculum, Anglican Church Grammar Preparatory School, Brisbane)
"The ReadMe programme is particularly suitable for use with students who have learning difficulties. By using compelling sound effects, vibrant colour and lively animation, this interactive programme captures the attention and interest of the students. They are learning the rules of literacy whilst deriving enjoyment; the engaging activities serve to consolidate learning." Jenny Miller (South Tweed Primary teacher)
"ReadMe are to be commended for their interactive CD. Text types, punctuation and word study, all-in-one smart, user-friendly package which students and teachers love." Tony Doyle (Head of Sandringham House, Firbank Grammar, Melbourne)
"As a teacher of English, I have found ReadMe to be extremely useful. The software activities cater for a wide range of ability levels within my Year 9 class ... Highly recommended." Kevin Watler (English Teacher, Kingscliff High School, Kingscliff)
- Good ideas stimulating thoughts and teaching on a variety of texts.
- Practical, animated, creative - heaps of great ideas and resources!
- Strong ideas for classroom application.
- Empowering, positive and inspirational!Comments from delegates who attended the English Teachers’ Association (NSW) Annual Conference: Licence to Thrill- December 2007.