Reading Comprehension Apps!

  1. Aesop's Quest

Price: $0.99
Grade Level: 2-6
Skill: Reading for detail
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Aesop's Quest, based on Aesop's Fables, is a learning game where the student must remember elements of a story to complete a level. At the end of each story segment or level, the student is rewarded with puzzle pieces. After solving the puzzle, the story is complete and the child can continue to the next story. Developed in association with the Virginia Department of Education.

  1. MiniMod Fact or Opinion Lite

Price: $3.99
Grade Level: 2-5
Skill: Fact & opinion
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Fact or Opinionis a bingo style game that helps students practice determining if a passage is factually accurate or the writer's opinion. A correct answer allows the student to place a marker on a bingo style card. Five markers in a row wins. Levels can be played in single player mode against the computer or multi-player against a friend.

  1. MiniMod Reading For Details Lite

Price: $3.99
Grade Level: 2-6
Skill: Reading for detail
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Reading For Detailshelps students practice identifying the 5W's of reading — who, what, where, when, and why. After reading a short story, the student is asked a reading detail question, a correct answer allows the student to place on marker on a bingo style card. 5 markers in a row wins. Levels can be played in single player mode against the computer or multi-player against a friend

  1. The Opposites

Price: $2.99
Grade Level: 3-12
Skill: Word meaning (antonyms)
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

The Oppositesapp helps children learn vocabulary and the corresponding antonyms by challenging them to match up pairs of opposing words in increasingly difficult levels. The game also helps children understand the importance of word context, and is an opportunity for them to think about how the words they use oppose other words. The Opposites consists of 10 different levels, each stage with a corresponding level of vocabulary. The app also offers a dictionary option that provides definitions and antonyms in a kid-friendly format. For more information readan additional review ofThe Oppositesfrom Smatoos: The Smart Learning Guide.

  1. Opposite Ocean

Price: Free
Grade Level: 2-6
Skill: Word meaning (antonyms)
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

InOpposite Ocean, Luna and Leo must master the magic of words by correctly identify the antonym that is the opposite of the given keyword. Children earn pearls when they drag the correct bubble word to the enchanted clam. Developed in association with the Virginia Department of Education.

  1. Question Builder

Price: $5.99
Grade Level: K-5
Skill: Inferencing
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Question Builderis designed to help children learn to answer abstract questions and create responses based on inference. Use of audio clips promotes improved auditory processing for special needs children with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders. Audio clip reinforcement can be turned on or off for non-special needs children. For more information, readan additional review ofQuestion Builderfrom Common Sense Media.

  1. 3rd Grade Reading - I Like GrandmaBy GrasshopperApps.com
  1. National Geographic Explorer - freeNational Geographic Explorer for home learning includes stories about animals, the environment, science, and world cultures. Explorer engages with worldwide adventures in learning
  1. Reading Comprehension: Fable Edition (10 stories free; others available with in-app purchase) - freeIf you're looking for a fun app to encourage your young one to read more look no further. This app combines reading, comprehension and gaming all in one! Each bundle consist of 10 stories based on the well-loved Aesop's Fables. After each story, there is a comprehension quiz for readers to engage in. After the reader has read all 10 stories, he or she can compete alone or challenge up to three other readers to a game of story recall. These stories are written on a 2nd to 4th grade level. Additional story collections can be purchased inside the app