Sellardore Tales

English & Literacy

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  Age range     8-15 years  
  Key Stages     2-4  
  Scotland     P4-S3  
  Also suitable for     SEN, ABE  
  Author     Marshal Anderson  
  Available for     Windows and your VLE  
 Print-friendly product sheet for Sellardore Tales
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Product information

Adventure software with a grown-up look but a reading age of 7-8 years.
Available on CD for Windows and for your VLE/Learning Platform!


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Sellardore Tales is a Literacy-based action adventure which pupils complete by giving a series of instructions e.g. GO NORTH and TAKE LAMP. In the strange and magical land of ‘Sellardore’, they must think their way through to the exciting conclusion where they unblock the ‘Black River’, rescuing Sellardore’s inhabitants from starvation.

The software is presented in a grown-up style to meet the needs of older pupils, yet keeps to a reading age of 7-8 years. Players must first read the 56-page illustrated story which sets the scene (a copy is supplied in the pack). While exploring the land of Sellardore a wily wizard and a dangerous dragon will be met, but the Handbook, complete with solution, will keep you one step ahead. The pack comes complete with ideas for linked work in Creative Writing, Art and Literacy and a map for pupils who find making their own tough.

Sellardore 'works best' when tackled collaboratively (e.g. by pupils sharing a computer or by a whole class enjoying the experience across a network), so the VLE/SCORM versions now included in our Site Licence packs (contents below) encourage this. Pupils could, for example, be challenged to explore the magical world of Sellardore at home, saving their position to continue back at school, where they can discuss/write about how they snook past the dragon and why! 
Supplied with
  • Handbook
  • 56 page illustrated story book - 'Zorin, the Curse of Sellardore'
  • 20 activity sheets
  • Map
  • Site Licence packs now include:
- a VLE/SCORM CD (see below for supported platforms)
- a standard Windows Site Licence CD
- a FREE Home Edition for pupils without home internet access
 
Reviews and quotes
"This is a new version of an old favourite. The simple text and colourful graphics, the fantasy/adventure narrative and the computer game feel are all well suited to the target audience." - TEEM Click here for more...

"Due to its adventure style quest, the program will be particularly popular with reluctant boy readers." - Junior Education  
System requirements
Windows
  • Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista
  • Mouse or keyboard
VLE/SCORM
  • Frog
  • Kaleidos
  • Moodle
  • Sharepoint
  • Studywiz
  • Other VLEs as soon as they provide online test facilities - can you help?
 
Free online resources
Downloadable demo(s)

Download a Windows demo (4.2 MB)

Product resources

View and print the worksheets and maps
 
General teaching links
NC (KS2-4): En2
NLS: Text level (Reading comprehension) Y3-6
Framework for teaching English: Text level (Reading for meaning) Y7-9  
Screenshots
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Buy a spell from the wizard – but watch what he has to say

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Think carefully about your next move – is it wise to feed the dragon?

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‘Zorin – the Curse of Sellardore’ Talking Story

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The 56-page 'Curse of Zorin' story sets the scene

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20 activity sheets provide work away from the computer

   
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Pack prices
Payment options
  • Order on 30 Days Free Approval - just tick the 'Approval' box when ordering (schools only)
  • Home Editions are specifically licensed for home use. All other licenses are for schools.
  • VLE packs, where available, also include machine-dependent network versions, so please select the version you need
Complete packs with CD & licence  Price ex. VAT   Add to basket 
Home Edition £17.01 Add to basket
Single User £49.00 Add to basket
5 User £89.00 Add to basket
10 User £139.00 Add to basket
15 User £189.00 Add to basket
Primary Site Licence £239.00 Add to basket
Secondary Site Licence £339.00 Add to basket
Primary Site Licence (MSI) £239.00 Add to basket
Secondary Site Licence (MSI) £339.00 Add to basket
VLE/SCORM Primary Site Licence £239.00 Add to basket
VLE/SCORM Secondary Site Licence £339.00 Add to basket
 
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