5. Words With Friends
•Similar to
Scrabble
•Has a chat box
•Have each student
create an account
•They play against
each other
•Keep track
•See who wins
every month
6. Scramble
•Must find words
like a word search
•Has a chat box
•Have each student
create an account
•They play against
each other
•Keep track
•See who wins
every month
9. Character
Texts
•Students get in pairs
•They chose character
they want to be
•They text to each other
a conversation they
imagine the 2 characters
would have now
•Take screen shots, post
on blog & discuss
10. Pop Quiz
•Students get in
pairs or small
groups
•They are allowed
to text each other
for help during a
test when you ring
the bell.
12. Find it!
•Pre-reading:Students
search for music, clothing,
setting, etc.
•While reading:
Students mark in book
what they found & how it
gives them a better
understanding
13. Find it!
•Pre-reading:Students
search for music, clothing,
setting, etc.
•While reading:
Students mark in book
what they found & how it
gives them a better
understanding
•Post reading:
Students post which items
they can relate to in their
lives. Ex. I like escaping to
…. like the main character.
14. Give them time
to read alone for
leisure!
Music Students with iPad by thomcochrane, Flickr
15. Have
them
journal!
Salvatel'ambiente: leggetesuiPad by paz.ca, Flickr
16. Classtools.net/fb/home/page
•Create character
profiles
•Update regularly
while reading with
relevant
information
•Project ends after
the class finishes
the book
21. Glogster App
•While reading:
Students post quotes,
images, & video of
their favorite moments
in the book
•Post reading:
Students post poetry
or reflections
22. Lesson
LinoIt App Ideas image or
•Chapter Reflections:
•Teacher posts
video & asks reflective
questions that students
respond to
•Chapter Soundtrack:
•Students post music
they believe would be
great for a scene &
describe the scene
•Other students respond
with their choices or
opinions
language is communication. Words deeply touch our students. They listen to the language, internalize it, and draw from their experiences, language skills, knowledge, cultural backgrounds, etc. to interpret the message then seek to communicate from their understanding. Communication is complex. With various audio tools we can motivate and help students to beome