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