APPS THAT SUPPORT READING COMPREHENSION,

VOCABULARY AND FLUENCY (FOR $2.99 OR LESS)

Meghann Campbell

Geoff Campbell

OVERVIEW

Fluency, Sight Words, and Phonics Fun and engaging practice

Vocabulary Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

Comprehension Graphic organizers, comprehension quizzes

Odds and Ends Podcasts, audio books

Reading with iTouch Technology

Fluency

Comprehension

Vocabulary

READING WITH ITOUCH TECHNOLOGY: FLUENCY

Fluency

Comprehension

Vocabulary

INCREASE FLUENCY AND SIGHT WORD RECOGNITION

Sight word recognition Review sight words in numerous, engaging

formats Fluency

Ability to record readings of passages and playback

Opportunity for child to assess his/her own fluency

Helpful apps: Sight Words by Photo Touch Phonics Genius

APPS FOR FLUENCY, PHONICS, AND SIGHT WORD RECOGNITION

Sight Words by Photo Touch Ability to customize images, voice, fonts, and

difficulty level Way to engage child in a multi-sensory way

Phonics Genius Looks less primary Customizable font Able to record own voice and check Email/Share cards

READING WITH TOUCH TECHNOLOGY:VOCABULARY

Fluency

Comprehension

Vocabulary

BUILD VOCABULARY AND HAVE FUN !!

Just Say it?! Taboo style game Numerous settings, builds word recognition and word

associations

Word Stack Use your knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and

compound words to create a stack. Careful—it’s addicting.

gFlashPro Customizable flashcards. Record sounds and download

images. Select cards as “know” and “don’t know.”

Quizlet Create flashcards or “borrow” a set from someone else

—anywhere on the globe. Play games. Create tests and quizzes. Email/Print cards or glossary.

READING WITH ITOUCH TECHNOLOGY:COMPREHENSION

Fluency

Comprehension

Vocabulary

ENHANCE COMPREHENSION

Quizzes and review questions

Graphic organizers Reflective questions

APPS THAT HELP ENHANCE COMPREHENSION

Tools4Students Dozens of ready-to-use graphic organizers Organizers explore different components of

comprehension Read n Respond

Various questions dealing with different aspects of comprehension

Toontastic Allow students to experiment with plot, setting,

characters, problem, and solution by creating their own cartoons.

ODDS AND ENDS

ODDS AND ENDS (CONT.)

Podcasts Find classic literature or fun new adventures for

free.

Dictionary and Thesaurus Apps The use of voice recognition and technology makes

“looking it up” a little less tedious.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

www.momswithapps.com www.pinterest.com/lasenders http://www.mainecite.org/index.php/news/36-

general-news/146-apps-for-ipadipod-and-students-with-disabilities

http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/ios-5-accessibility-features-for.html