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The Grammar Gorillas, created by Andrea Salamanca, is an engaging educational software designed for elementary school students. It aims to enhance their understanding of grammar terms including verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, interjections, prepositions, and conjunctions. This instructional game allows students to select the correct word in a sentence, rewarding them with virtual bananas for correct answers. The software includes a glossary and offers two levels of difficulty, making it user-friendly. However, some may find the graphics simplistic and wish for more visual engagement.
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Software Review: The Grammar Gorillas By: Andrea Salamanca ISTC301 – Professor Song
Target Audience & Educational Objectives • This software is meant to target a young audience such as elementary school students in an English class • The objectives include • Learning the different grammar terms • verb, noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, interjection, preposition and conjuction • Identifying them correctly in a sentence
Instructional USE • This software is clearly an instructional game through which students have one chance to select the appropriate word in the sentence • Each correct answer is rewarded with a banana for the gorilla • There is no penalty for an incorrect answer, rather it displays the correct answer to better prepare you for next time
Strengths & weaknesses A glossary of grammar terms is displayed at the bottom There should be a middle level Children might not be impressed with the simplicity of the graphics or lack of animation • Sentences are hardly ever repeated • Two levels of difficulty • Simple enough for any student to use without prior instruction • Quick feedback – no lengthy videos or tedious reading
