Cycle 4 Notes


CYCLE OVERVIEW
In the fourth cycle, you will repeat the cycle process again. Never take timing after timing. This is a Prescriptive program that works in cycles to increase accuracy and speed. Rhythm Development Drills are introduced in this cycle. You are to do these drills only if you have completed the first three cycles and have achieved a GWAM speed of 35 on a 5-Minute Timed Writing. The drills should be used for five consecutive class hours and should be followed by at least one complete skillbuilding cycle.
TIP: Use the instruction screen to familiarize yourself with the goals, suggested time of duration (approximately 5 hours each cycle), charting, Word Wrap status and specific activity directions. A Championship Technique tip appears on every instruction screen. Do not forget to do the Skillbuilding Development Paragraphs at the end of each session. Also, compare your progress at the end of each cyle on the charts.

I have added the Rhythm Development Drills to the assignments in this cycle as an added speed and accuracy practice. When you complete the drills there will be skillbuilding exercises assigned.

To key Rhythm Development Drills, select Rhythm Development Drills from the Main Menu. Choose a drill from the Rhythm Development menu and click the OK button, or double-click an exercise to open it. The Drill dialog gives you the option of choosing Sentences or Skillbuilding exercises. In the Drill dialog, click Sentence for speed drills.

Note -- If the audio and video files were not installed (minimum installation) when the program was installed on your computer, a CPK message will prompt you to insert the Cortez Peters CD ROM to access the audio drills.

Choose a drill from the Rhythm Development Drill Menu and click OK. If you are using the software's audio files, make sure that your computer speakers are on and that mute is not selected in the Volume Control settings (accessed from your system's task bar).

Topics Covered:

  • Rhythm Development Drills
  • Skill development paragraphs
  • E-mail the summary report
  • E-mail the timing text in a detailed report of a timing

EMAILING A SUMMARY REPORT

To EMAIL a summary report and a detailed report of your work, follow the steps below.

  • Click on the Reports button on the toolbar at the top of your screen.
  • At the Reports menu, click on Summary Report
  • When the Summary Report dialogue box appears, click on the Export to HTML button.
  • The Save As dialogue box appears.
  • Save the file to the desktop or your disk,(documents) with the default file name CPKSummaryReport.htm.
  • Go to your email account and send the file as an attachment to your instructor.

EMAILING A DETAILED REPORT

To EMAIL a detailed report follow the directions above with one exception. After you have reached the Summary Report dialogue box:

  • Click on the timing exercise for the cycle you are working on to highlight it. Notice that the dimmed buttons on the bottom of your screen are now available.
  • Click on the View Text button. The screen has now changed to a Detailed Report dialogue box and the text of your timing appears on the screen.
  • Click on the Export to HTML button and Save the file. Notice the name they have placed in the name box is CPKDetailedReport.
  • Save the file to the desktop or your disk, (documents) with the default file name CPKDetailedReport.htm.
  • Go to your email account and send the file as an attachment to your instructor.