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ILA
Standard 1.2
The use of this app
addresses the fact that
the teaching of
reading and writing
has changed over
time; students must be
engaged with 21st
century technology.
Standard 2.2
Students are
enhancing their
knowledge of word
recognition when
using this app.
Standard 2.3
This app provides
students with
ISTE
Standard 1
The students will
construct knowledge
of letter sounds and
use the letter sounds
to segment and blend
words. Students will
apply the sounds they
have mastered to
decode new,
unfamiliar words.
Standard 2
The students can use
this app to improve
their own phonics
skills as well as
support others who
are using the app.
The students will use
KTS6
Standard 6.1
This app will be used
while planning
instruction to
determine if it is
appropriate for the
level of readers in the
class and for what
specific students.
Standard 6.2
This app is
appropriate for those
students learning
phonics rules and
decoding skills. It
will be used during
literacy centers to
facilitate and promote
student learning.
exposure to digital
print, while
segmenting and
decoding words found
in a variety of texts,
including narrative,
expository, and
poetry.
Standard 4.2
Students from diverse
populations and
backgrounds,
including ELLs can
benefit from this app.
Students will learn
how to segment and
blend words that they
will later read in a
variety of texts from
diverse backgrounds.
Standard 5.1
This app can be used
in a variety of settings
within the classroom.
The classroom
environment will
promote the use iPads
in the classroom.
Some students will be
engaged with this app
on the iPad, while
others will use
traditional print or
online resources to
support their reading
skills.
Standard 6.5
Students work will be
monitored when using
the iPad for this app.
Students will be
logged in under their
name and appropriate
settings will be
enabled on the iPads
ensuring both ethical
and legal use of
technology.
ILA
Standard 1.2
The emphasis on
explicit, systematic,
and direct phonics
instruction is
supported by years of
research. The gradual
release of
responsibility model
will be used for the
use of this app, as
well as the other apps.
This app addresses
both the phonics
component of reading
and writing
instruction and the
21st century literacy
needs.
Standard 2.2
This app will be one
of the instructional
ISTE
Standard 1
The students will be
able to apply existing
or newly learned
knowledge to record
themselves practicing
phonics rules, while
using this app.
Standard 2
Students will be
required to self assess
their learning and
communicate what
they have learned
when conferencing
with the teacher on a
weekly basis.
Students will also
work with classmates
who are working at a
similar level to create
a piece of writing
KTS6
Standard 6.1
Technology was used
to learn about this app
and how to best
incorporate it within
instruction.
Standard 6.2
This app will be used
during the day to
facilitate student
learning, engaging
students in interactive
phonics instruction.
Standard 6.5
The purchase and use
of this app will follow
all legal and ethical
guidelines and
requirements.
approaches used to
teach phonics. It
addresses a wealth of
phonics skills,
allowing a range of
students to use it.
Word recognition
skills will be
developed through the
use of this app as well
as reading and writing
connections.
Standard 2.3
This app addresses the
use of digital print and
online resources.
Students will use what
they learn on this app
to decode unfamiliar
words in a variety of
texts.
Standard 4
Students will use
critical thinking skills
to apply what they
have learned in other
contexts within
phonics instruction to
complete the activities
on this app.
Standard 4.2
This instructional
approach addresses
the different learning
needs of students,
especially those of the
21st century. Students
are engaged with
technology while
learning essential
reading skills.
Standard 5.1
The physical
environment of the
classroom will
Standard 3
Students will record
their quiz scores from
the app and analyze
growth over time
before reporting the
results in a data
notebook.
ILA
Standard 1.2
Fluency is the bridge
that connects phonics
skills with
comprehension; it is
essential that students
are fluent readers.
Students can improve
their fluency skills
with the use of
technology and
develop this essential
reading component.
Standard 2.2
This app engages
students in becoming
fluent readers through
a varied instructional
ISTE
Standard 1
Students will apply
what they have
learned during Whole
Class Choral Reading
to successfully use
this app and
understand its
purpose.
Standard 2
Students will use this
app to support their
individual learning
and develop cultural
understanding by
reading the stories
provided on the app.
KTS6
Standard 6.1
Technology was used
to discover this app
and plan instruction
around the use of the
app. Whole Class
Choral Reading is a
part of the literacy
instruction and is
supported through use
of this app.
Standard 6.2
This technology is
being used to engage
students in repeated
readings of texts
while supporting their
fluency and
approach to repeated
readings as a class or
choral reading. It
develops word
recognition and
reading-writing
connections.
Standard 2.3
This app uses a
variety of texts within
the app and is a digital
resource for the
students to practice
and assess their
fluency progress.
Standard 4.2
This instructional
practice of repeated
readings is engaging
for students. They are
able to use this app to
improve their fluency
and comprehension
skills and read texts
that are culturally
diverse.
Standard 5.1
The physical
environment of the
classroom will
support the use of this
app, allowing students
to read along with
recordings of texts in
order to improve their
fluency.
Standard 3
The students will
evaluate their fluency
progress through
using this app. It will
allow them to selfassess themselves and
determine appropriate
next steps.
Standard 4
The students will use
critical thinking skills
to answer the
comprehension
questions after
multiple readings to
improve their fluency.
comprehension skills.
Standard 6.5
The use of this app
will follow all ethical
and legal policies.
The teacher will
download the app and
monitor it daily to
ensure proper use.
ILA
Reading
Standard 1.2
Comprehension
Students will be more
Prep:
engaged while reading
Students choose from a text and answering
a variety of passages
comprehension
to read. There are
questions while using
fiction and non-fiction technology. Reading
texts for the students
and writing
to choose from.
development have
Students answer
changed over time
comprehension
and the use of this app
questions at the end.
addresses this fact.
Standard 2.2
This app engages
students in a varied
instructional
approach, compared
to reading a piece of
fiction or nonfiction
text from a book or
piece of paper. This
app will help develop
word recognition
skills, language
comprehension,
strategic knowledge
of various nonfiction
and fiction text
features, as well as
ISTE
Standard 1
The students will
construct knowledge
of comprehension
skills while answering
questions about the
text they read.
Standard 2
Students will use this
form of digital media
to support their
individual learning in
addition to the
learning of others
during whole group
reading lessons. They
will be able to
communicate
information clearly
and effectively when
applying what they
learned on this app
during whole class
discussions.
Standard 3
Students will use their
skills of locating
information,
KTS6
Standard 6.1
The teacher uses
technology to design
the most effective
way to use this app
within literacy
centers/Reading
Workshop
instructional time.
Standard 6.2
The app is used
during instructional
time to promote
student learning. All
students will benefit
from this technology,
as there are multiple
leveled texts to
choose from,
therefore supporting a
range of learners.
Standard 6.5
The students will use
these nonfiction and
fiction texts while
they are using the app
and answer the
questions that follow.
reading-writing
connections.
Standard 2.3
There is a wide range
of texts to choose
from on this app,
including both fiction
and nonfiction texts.
The text will be in
digital form, engaging
the students more than
if it were traditional
print. The use of this
app is only one
component of the
literacy instruction;
students will have
opportunities to read
texts from online
resources and
traditional print.
Standard 4.2
The range of texts to
choose from on the
app is diverse,
exposing students to
different features of
diversity. This
instructional approach
to teaching
comprehension skills
is engaging for
students.
Standard 5.1
The physical
environment is set up
in a way to allow
students to focus on
analyzing, and
evaluating
information in order
to answer the
comprehension
questions.
Standard 4
Students will use
critical thinking skills
to answer the
questions after
reading the fiction or
nonfiction text. The
students should use
multiple skills in
order to answer the
comprehension
questions.
ILA
Standard 1.2
Students are highly
engaged when
technology is
involved,
acknowledging the
fact that changes in
pedagogy have
occurred over time as
well as 21st century
literacy skills. The
students will develop
their writing skills
through the use of this
app.
Standard 2.2
Using this app for
students to write and
publish their work is a
varied approach to the
writing process. It
will allow students to
express themselves in
ISTE
Standard 1
Students will
demonstrate critical
thinking skills while
they write original
pieces using the app
as a means of personal
expression.
Standard 2
The students will
publish and share
their pieces of writing
created using this app.
KTS6
Standard 6.1
The teacher must use
technology and online
resources to first
become familiar with
the app in order to
teach the students
how to effectively
create original pieces
of writing.
Standard 6.2
The teacher will
model creating a
writing piece to show
Standard 3
the students how to
Students must be able use the app before
to organize their
allowing students to
ideas, analyze the
use it for their own
information/ideas they creations, therefore
want to include, and
facilitating their
evaluate their work.
learning.
Standard 4
Standard 6.5
It will be necessary
for students to
understand that they
are writing their own
pieces and that they
must be their own
ideas, not the ideas of
others. The teacher
will monitor the use
of the app to ensure
safety and equitable
use of technology.
Grants
Name of Grant: Student Achievement (The NEA Foundation)
Amount: $2,000 and $5,000
Link to page: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/nea-student-achievement-grants/
The grant money can be used to purchase resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation,
technology, or scholars-in-residence. The funds cannot be used for after-school, weekend or
summer programs, salaries, stipend, conference fees, and lobbying or religious purposes.
The basic requirements for being awarded the grant include applying by one of the three
deadlines: February 1, June 1, or October 15. The grant money should be used for engaging
students in critical thinking and problem solving that support and enhance their knowledge of the
Common Core State Standards. In addition, the grant money should promote student inquiry and
critical reflection as well as self-directed learning.
Name of Grant: Learning and Leadership (The NEA Foundation)
Amount: $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study
Link to page: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/
The grant money can be used to fund participation in professional development experiences,
including summer institutes, conferences, or action research. The money can also be used to
fund collegial study, action research, lesson plan development, or mentoring experiences for
faculty and staff.
The basic requirements include the grant money being used for public school teachers, public
education support professional, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education.
Name of Grant: Lowes Toolbox for Education
Amount: Ranges from $2,000 to $100,000; majority of grants will be given in the $2,000 to
5,000 range; larger projects granted $10,000 $25,000; critical need projects over $25,000 are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Link to page: http://responsibility.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/
http://responsibility.lowes.com/2015/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Giving-Guidelines1.pdf
The grant money can be used for technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, or facility
renovations and safety improvements.
The basic requirements include the grant money be used for public K-12 or charter education and
community improvement projects. The projects must be high-need projects. The fall
application cycle will run August 3 October 16, 2015. The application link will be posted on
August 3.