APPS THAT SUPPORT
READING COMPREHENSION,
VOCABULARY AND FLUENCY
(FOR $2.99 OR LESS)
Meghann Campbell
Geoff Campbell
OVERVIEW
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Fluency, Sight Words, and Phonics
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Vocabulary
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Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
Comprehension
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Fun and engaging practice
Graphic organizers, comprehension quizzes
Odds and Ends
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Podcasts, audio books
Vocabulary
Reading
with iTouch
Technology
Comprehension
Fluency
READING WITH ITOUCH TECHNOLOGY:
FLUENCY
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
INCREASE FLUENCY AND SIGHT WORD
RECOGNITION
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Sight word recognition
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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
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Helpful apps:
Sight Words by Photo Touch
 Phonics Genius
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APPS FOR FLUENCY, PHONICS, AND
SIGHT WORD RECOGNITION
Sight Words by Photo Touch
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Ability to customize images, voice, fonts, and
difficulty level
Way to engage child in a multi-sensory way
Phonics Genius
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Looks less primary
Customizable font
Able to record own voice and check
Email/Share cards
READING WITH TOUCH TECHNOLOGY:
VOCABULARY
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
BUILD VOCABULARY AND HAVE FUN !!
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Just Say it?!
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Taboo style game
Numerous settings, builds word recognition and word
associations
Word Stack
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Use your knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and
compound words to create a stack. Careful—it’s
addicting.
gFlashPro
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Customizable flashcards. Record sounds and download
images. Select cards as “know” and “don’t know.”
Quizlet
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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
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
ENHANCE COMPREHENSION
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Quizzes and review questions
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Graphic organizers
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Reflective questions
APPS THAT HELP ENHANCE
COMPREHENSION
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Tools4Students
Dozens of ready-to-use graphic organizers
 Organizers explore different components of
comprehension
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Read n Respond
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Various questions dealing with different aspects of
comprehension
Toontastic
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Allow students to experiment with plot, setting,
characters, problem, and solution by creating their
own cartoons.
ODDS AND ENDS
ODDS AND ENDS (CONT.)
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Podcasts
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Find classic literature or fun new adventures for free.
Dictionary and Thesaurus Apps
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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/36general-news/146-apps-for-ipadipod-andstudents-with-disabilities
 http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/ios5-accessibility-features-for.html
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