Literacy Project

Here is the link to my literacy project.  I used an iPad app called StoryKit to launch our new unit on opinion/persuasive writing.  We worked on the project as a class.  Each student chose a kind of shoe they believed to be the best; sneakers, boots or flip flops.  Each student then drew a picture of their opinion and gave a reason to match.  The students wrote their own "scripts" which they recorded to go along with their picture.  Each student had their own page.  While we did go over some specific vocabulary, much of this activity was also used as a pre-assessment.  This is app is not only awesome because its free, but I was also able to email our work to parents.  The students and I really enjoyed this, and I found it very user friendly.  I will definitely be finding more opportunities to use this app again!

Dr. Seuss Cam!

Tried this fun and inexpensive app out today! I highly recommend it as a fun way to celebrate Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday!

NETS and Reading- Double Dipping

If you're anything like me, you are CONSTANTLY stressing over your students reading progress and development. In an attempt to stay calm and keep my head above the water, I am always looking for ways to "double dip."  Here you will find some great iPad apps that are reading specific.  Hitting both reading standards and NETS all at once :)