Co:Writer 4000

Co:Writer 4000 adds word prediction, grammar and vocabulary support capabilities to any word processor or email program.

Co:Writer 4000 generates possibilities for the word the learner is thinking. These predictions are based on combining knowledge of spelling (phonetic and dictionary), grammar rules, context clues, learner history and letter cues. With this writing and typing support, learners overcome mechanical barriers which then allows them to focus on conveying ideas.

Learners write better.

• Emerging phonetic spellers get the word they want
• Developing writers create good first sentences that are grammatically correct
• Struggling learners find the right word with fewer cues
• All learners build vocabulary
• Topic dictionaries for curriculum-specific vocabulary 

For each learner or each assignment, a dictionary or group of dictionaries is designated as the source for the predicted words. A beginning writer may use a basic vocabulary dictionary so that only words they will likely know are predicted. A more advanced learner writing a report would include a Topic Dictionary for a particular assignment. Dozens of Topic Dictionaries are included with Co:Writer 4000 and on the Don Johnston web site. Plus, instructors can create new Topic Dictionaries from any electronic document.

FlexSpell™ translates phonetic spelling and helps struggling writers. As a learner types a word, Co:Writer 4000 predicts words consistent with the actual letters, but also words consistent with the sounds of the letters. Correct spellings are predicted and reinforced as learners see, hear and use them.

Co:Writer 4000 helps learners make appropriate word choices and write higher-quality sentences. It helps with correct subject-verb agreement, proper spellings, capitalization, appropriate pronoun and article use, customary word usage, correct word forms and word endings, popular phrases and proper noun usage like names and places. Co:Writer 4000 provides other writing supports: