Cycle 9 Notes
CYCLE OVERVIEW
In the ninth 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 were introduced in Cycle four as an option. They are required in this cycle. The drills should be used for five consecutive class hours and should be followed by at least one complete skillbuilding cycle. At the end of each session, you should be taking the Skillbuilding Paragraph timings. These paragraphs are an excellent exercise and speed increasing challenge.
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 box gives you the option of choosing Sentences or Skillbuilding exercises. In the Drill dialog box, click Sentence for speed drills. When you complete the drills there will be skillbuilding exercises assigned. The skillbuilding evercises are for added practice.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.
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).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.
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