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Anagrams
Anagrams gives you a word and then your job is to make as many words as possible using the letters in the given word. Since Anagrams contains a large word bank, its file size is large: 1 MB.
BookLog
Students record information about the books they read.
Encarta Pocket Dictionary for Microsoft Reader
Free dictionary plug-in that uses the lookup feature in Microsoft Reader to find instant definitions for more than 80,000 words. It's also a dictionary where you can enter words to look up.
Hang Him
This is a version of the good old Hangman game. It comes preloaded with three sets of words: easy, medium, and difficult. Also, users can designate their own word lists.
If-Then Checking Activities
Using Pocket Excel, teachers (and students) can create a worksheet where students can enter answers to questions. Great for spelling lists! Download an example here.
Jack's Jingo
Guess a five letter word in five tries. Jingo lets you know when you have the correct letter in the wrong place or if you have the correct letter in the correct place. It's like the game Mastermind, but with letters instead of colors!
Read in Microsoft Reader
Create your own eBooks for Microsoft Reader using this plug-in. Read in Microsoft Reader adds a button to Microsoft Word, allowing you to turn any Word document into an eBook, complete with hyperlinks and images!
TildeTech Hangman
Feature-rich Hangman game where the player guesses the words using letter clues. The game comes bundled with other games they want you to buy.
Grade Level
Primary
K–2
Intermediate
3–6
Secondary
7–12

Cost
Free!
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