Reference:
Must Have:
Dictionary.Com: (Suitable for Years 5-8)
Essential dictionary and thesaurus for students
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dictionary.com-dictionary/id364740856?mt=8
Essential dictionary and thesaurus for students
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dictionary.com-dictionary/id364740856?mt=8
Reading and Reading Strategies:
At last - a reading log that is suitable for the Middle School age range!
(otherwise could use Pages or blogs/forums instead)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ireaditnow/id349773058?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ireaditnow/id349773058?mt=8
Teaches students how to identify fact vs opinion in text
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/professor-garfield-fact-or/id401257010?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/professor-garfield-fact-or/id401257010?mt=8
Teaches students about persuasive forms of media
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/professor-garfield-forms-media/id401257299?mt=8
Recommended Apps:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/professor-garfield-forms-media/id401257299?mt=8
Recommended Apps:
Provides a pictorial explanation of the meaning and origin of idiomatic sayings
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/english-idioms-illustrated/id413057971?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/english-idioms-illustrated/id413057971?mt=8
Lists and reviews suitable books for students in this age group to read
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/best-books-for-tweens/id431558984?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/best-books-for-tweens/id431558984?mt=8
Spelling Utilities/Vocabulary/Word Games:
An addictive, boggle style word game.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/chicktionary-for-ipad/id365374807?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/chicktionary-for-ipad/id365374807?mt=8
A useful app for students to learn spelling words (could use the free version and put up with ads)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/flashcards/id408490162?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/flashcards/id408490162?mt=8
Great for students to compete against one another (could use the free version with ads!)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/words-with-friends-hd/id364140796?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/words-with-friends-hd/id364140796?mt=8
Teaches students correct word meaning and expands vocabulary
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/blanks/id286883373?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/blanks/id286883373?mt=8
Teaches students opposite words in context via games, starts easy and gets quite difficult
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-opposites/id480194638?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-opposites/id480194638?mt=8
Writing Tools:
Must have as it uses cartoon writing to teach students about narrative structure
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/toontastic/id404693282?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/toontastic/id404693282?mt=8
A simple way to create picture storybooks or illustrated stories
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/storykit/id329374595?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/storykit/id329374595?mt=8
Creative Book Builder: $4.49 AU (Suitable for Years 5-8, particularly 7-8)
Create and publish ebooks
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/creative-book-builder-create/id451041428?mt=8
Create and publish ebooks
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/creative-book-builder-create/id451041428?mt=8
Students can create mini dialogues between 'sock puppets'
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8
Outlines all required text types, complete with examples, blank planner templates and posters. Very useful for Year 5
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/kids-write-text-types/id480079925?mt=8
The Guardian Eyewitness: FREE (Suitable for Year 5-8)
This is a daily gallery of distinctive and provocative photographs that are great for use as writing stimulus
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-guardian-eyewitness/id363993651?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/kids-write-text-types/id480079925?mt=8
The Guardian Eyewitness: FREE (Suitable for Year 5-8)
This is a daily gallery of distinctive and provocative photographs that are great for use as writing stimulus
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-guardian-eyewitness/id363993651?mt=8
Recommended Apps:
A mobile digital storytelling app that provides a simple way to record story readings with illustrations or photos.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/storyrobe/id337670615?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/storyrobe/id337670615?mt=8
Penultimate: $1.99 AU (Suitable for Years 5-8)
A useful and very quick scrapbook/journal creator.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/penultimate/id354098826?mt=8
Mad Libs: FREE (Suitable for Years 5-6)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/penultimate/id354098826?mt=8
Mad Libs: FREE (Suitable for Years 5-6)
A classic that enables the user to input words that are then used to create a 'mad' story. Usually very popular with students and a bit of fun that enhances knowledge of grammar and provides reading practice.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mad-libs/id326885152?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mad-libs/id326885152?mt=8
This app provides a range of poems based on the seasons. It also has instructions on how to compose within the Haiku structure. Students can send their own compositions for inclusion in the app. Useful for year 6 poetry unit.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/haiku-poems/id451144568?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/haiku-poems/id451144568?mt=8
Grammar:
Must Have Apps:
This really is a must have app that could potentially replace the use of a grammar text book. Currently on sale at $2.99 but will be $5.49. This app explains the concept, provides practice and then tests understanding. Hopefully the app will be available for year 6 in the near future.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/itooch-english-grade-5/id423779711?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/itooch-english-grade-5/id423779711?mt=8
Grammar App HD: $1.99 AU (Suitable for Years 5-8)
Provides lessons, reference information and practical applications of all aspects of Grammar. Also reinforces learning through games, quizzes and tests. Very useful. must have
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/grammar-app-hd-by-tap-to-learn/id379790077?mt=8
Recommended Apps:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/grammar-app-hd-by-tap-to-learn/id379790077?mt=8
Recommended Apps:
This app has lessons followed by reinforcement using simple but quite challenging and fun games which require the user to 'fly' the words into the appropriate parts of speech airport hangars.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/grammar-games/id434660444?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/grammar-games/id434660444?mt=8
Other interesting Apps
Enables the use of the iPad to remotely control laptop - very handy when laptop is connected to IWB!
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mobile-mouse-remote-trackpad/id363573369?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mobile-mouse-remote-trackpad/id363573369?mt=8
The eClicker apps provide the opportunity for quizzing students whereby students individually log their responses.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eclicker/id329200145?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eclicker/id329200145?mt=8
eClicker: FREE
The eClicker app works in conjunction with the eClicker Host paid app to provide opportunities for quizzing students whereby students individually log their responses.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eclicker-host/id329199509?mt=8
Rover: FREE
Enables user to play flash games - have yet to test on a school network! Would be useful for students to access 'Spelling City' games.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/rover/id483262612?mt=8
Enables user to play flash games - have yet to test on a school network! Would be useful for students to access 'Spelling City' games.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/rover/id483262612?mt=8
iSwifter $5.49
Enables users to play flash games and movies. Would be useful for students to access 'Spelling City' games at home.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/iswifter/id388857173?mt=8
Enables users to play flash games and movies. Would be useful for students to access 'Spelling City' games at home.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/iswifter/id388857173?mt=8
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