1. Cornerstone Language Arts A “How To” guide

2. To Access Cornerstone Language Arts Click on the ESL folder on the Desktop followed by the Writing folder. Click on the Cornerstone Icon. To begin the program, click Take an activity as a GUEST.

3. Cornerstone Choosing a Lesson Select “Choose a lesson in Level C” Click on one of four main topics to begin.

4. Cornerstone Language Arts Lessons in Cornerstone CapitalizationPunctuation UsageSpelling Click on the down arrow (if there is one) for a complete list of lessons.

5. Cornerstone Choosing Lessons Once you’ve selected a main subject, choose a lesson within that subject. Put your headphones on; there is audio!

6. Cornerstone Help Button Click the Help button at any time for directions on how to complete an exercise.

7. Cornerstone Completing a lesson Before each lesson or quiz, you are given instructions on how to complete that activity.

8. Cornerstone Reviewing Scores View your scores and review the questions you got wrong when you have completed a lesson. Record your scores on a piece of paper, to compare at a later time.

9. Cornerstone Reviewing Scores Once you have reviewed all of your incorrect answers you will choose the “Done” button return to the main screen. To begin another lesson, “Choose a lesson in level C.”

10. Cornerstone Posttests See the progress you’ve made at the end of a lesson by taking the posttest. Compare your pretest score (which you had previously written down) with your posttest score to see your improvement. Review percentages and scores.

11. Cornerstone Language Arts Exiting To close the program, click Exit. Note: Your information will not be saved. If you would like a record, please remember to write your scores down. S. Cotter 6/22/06