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Apps

A Collaboration Between:
Christine Thomas, Mariah Malone,
and Mary Schlimmer

Mad Libs
Free
Mad Libs is an App found in the App Store. It is a great App for
elementary grade students. The App is similar to the books that are
still sold at the dollar store. The App is a creative writing outlet for
students. It also helps students learn or reinforce nouns, pronouns,
plural nouns, adjective, adverbs, and other parts of speech. It is a
great creative writing tool to use as a class as well as to have at a
station if the students are older. The App has 20 free stories to start
o with as well achievements that the students can earn while
creating their silly masterpieces.
A review done by iPad Kids on May 14th 2013, found the App to
be "not only fun but it also helps keep reading skills sharp..." The
review also goes on to express nostalgia for the Mad Libs used as a
child. Our group agrees with this review especially in regards to the
nostalgic feelings involve in use of the App.

(http://ipadkids.com/mad-libs/)

This app aligns with CCLS for ELA,

specically:
L.1 - Demonstrate command of
conventions of standard English
grammar usage when writing or
speaking.

Vocabulary
Spelling City
VocabularySpellingCity is a fun way to learn
spelling and vocabulary words by playing over 30
dierent engaging games and allows students to
learn with out really realizing it. It's a great game
for several dierent grade levels and gives the user
automatic feedback because it grades you
instantly.
A review done by Common Sense Media by Erin
Brereton found the app to "provide valuable
language lessons in an entertaining format." Out of
a total of 5 stars possible this reviewer gave the
App 4 stars. As a group we must agree with this
review, there is a lot that can be done in App
however the website oers more.
(http://graphite.org/website/
vocabularyspellingcitycom)

This App aligns with

CCLS for ELA:
L.2 - Demonstrate a
command of the
conventions of
standard English
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling when writing.

Stick Pick
App
This App is based on the common use of
drawing a name from a cup or a can to call on a
student. This App oers leveled questions using
dierentiation for all students in the class. If a
student struggles or excels, the questions are
adjusted accordingly. The app can generate a
report on student progress in any subject.
A Review done by The Techie Teachers Blog on
Feburary 5, 2014, believed the App to be a "Must
have app" and that "it can truly help any classroom
teacher no matter what age level!"
As a group we can agree with the Techie Teachers
Blog!
(http://thetechieteachers.blogspot.com/2014/02/
app-review-stick-pick.html?m=1)

This App has the capability

of aligning with CCLS for
ELA:
RSL.9- Compare and
contrast the adventures
and experiences of
characters in stories

References

New York State Education Department.

2011. Common core learning standards for
english language arts & literacy.
Department of Education. Albany: NY.

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