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 ComprehensionVocabulary
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 ComprehensionVocabulary
BUILD VOCABULARY AND HAVE FUN !! Just Say it?!
Taboo style game Numerous settings, builds word recognition and word
associationsWord 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 ComprehensionVocabulary
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