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Critical Thinking Co has excellent resources - app or workbook! While I still use print books for practicing editing skills, some students will appreciate the practice without the pencil and paper and benefit from either option.
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Develop essential editing skills for writing and test scores. This educational app teaches grammar, punctuation, and spelling through interactive analysis and editing of stories and letters, fostering mastery for improved academic performance.
✓Grammar and punctuation lessons
✓Spelling and capitalization practice
✓Editing stories and letters
✓Standards-based thinking approach
✓Self-grading with score tracking
✓Multiple-user login
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What's New in Editor in Chief® Beg 2 (Lite)
5.0.0
March 15, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
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What grade levels is Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite for?
Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite is designed for students in 3rd and 4th grade, typically ages 8-10 years old. It focuses on language arts and critical thinking skills relevant to these age groups.
What specific editing concepts does Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite cover?
The app covers a wide range of concepts including capitalization, apostrophes, colons, commas, exclamation marks, periods, parentheses, question marks, quotation marks, semicolons, adjectives, adverbs, comparisons, agreements, articles, nouns, pronouns, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, verbs, homophones, word pairs, and spelling.
How does Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite differ from other educational apps?
This app utilizes a standards-based thinking approach, focusing on analysis and editing of real-world text rather than traditional drill-and-practice methods. This aims to build deeper mastery of concepts.
Can multiple users use Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite on the same device?
Yes, the app supports multiple-user login, allowing different students to track their progress and activities separately on the same device.
Does Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite help prepare students for standardized tests?
Yes, the app's focus on language, reading, and thinking skills aims to improve academic performance and scores on various assessment tests, including the ITBS, ISTEP, and SAT/10.
What awards has Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite received?
The app has received numerous awards, including recognition from Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, Creative Child Magazine, Jenkins Group Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and Mom's Choice Awards.
Is Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite available on all devices?
Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.
How often is Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite updated?
The latest version of Editor in Chief Beg 2 Lite is 5.0.0, and it was last updated on March 15, 2018. Future updates may be released by the developer.
