Intermediate ELAR Apps
ELAR Apps
Mystery Word Town - Sight Word Spelling $2.99
In Mystery Word Town - Sight Word Spelling, a band of robbers has stolen some gold and hidden it -- and themselves -- in buildings around town. Kids have to spell words to go through doors and windows in search of the gold, as well as the outlaws. Spelling is the educational focus, but the fun and critical thinking have potential to take learning beyond.
Words for Osmo
Words for Osmo turns your tablet into an old-school wordplay board game. But here, the digital element ramps up fun and expands learning. The range of difficulty means every student can be challenged, and the variety of word packs -- and the option to add your own -- makes it really versatile for fun and learning.
Starting Shakespeare $4.99
Grades: 4–8
As its name implies, Starting Shakespeare is an excellent resource for Shakespearian beginners. Through its expertly acted scenes and thought-provoking activities, it goes from intimidating to fascinating.
Reading Rainbow
Write About This
Grammaropolis (App or Website) Free to Try
Animated parts-of-speech app enlivens grammar lessons
SpellingCity
Grades: K-6
Charm kids with custom spelling games certain to engage
SpellingCity
News-O-Matic for School, 2015-16, Nonfiction Reading $9.99
SentenceBuilder for iPad $5.99
Sentence games have potential to build grammar knowledge and skills
SentenceBuilder for iPad
Grammar Wonderland (Elementary) $2.99
Punctuation - End Marks
Publisher: Grammaropolis LLC
Clever quizzes, charming characters explore rules for ending sentences
Grammar Pop $1.99
ELAR Websites
Flocabulary: Vocabulary
ReadWriteThink (Free)
An excellent free resource for all things reading and writing
StudySync
Superb ELA resource spurs critical thinking with dynamic multimedia
ReadWorks (Free)
Visit Website: http://www.readworks.org/
An ELA teacher's one-stop shop for reading comprehension resources
BiblioNasium (Free)
Site for reviewing and sharing books makes reading a social adventure
Newsela
Absorbing daily news stories offer kids just-right learning content
Quill
Let students do the writing to make grammar lessons more meaningful