News-O-Matic, Daily Reading for Kids
Platform: iPad, iPhone
Category: Interactive Literacy Learning
Grades: 1-5
Free, some in-app purchases
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This app gives five new news stories daily written for kids ages 7-11. Talk about informational text! This app has it! Students can also play word games, communicate with the authors, watch embedded videos, read additional facts and stories, listen to the stories being read, and much, much more! You really have to check this one out! And it's all FREE!
Well, we need YOU to fulfill our organization's purpose!
Are YOU doing YOUR part........
1. To improve the quality of reading instruction at all levels by:
- encouraging the study of the nature of the reading process;
- stimulating and promoting research dealing with all aspects of reading;
- acting as a clearinghouse for information relating to reading; and
- encouraging the development of high quality teacher education programs,
both pre-service and in-service?
2. To develop an awareness of the impact of reading by:
- encouraging the development of worthwhile reading tasks and permanent interests in reading;
- promoting the formation of lifetime habits of reading; and
- developing an appreciateion of the value of reading in a democratic society?
3. To promote the development of literacy for all persons to a level that is commensurate with their capacity?
4. To encourage the organization of new councils in areas not now adequately served by the International Reading Association?
5. To communicate and promote the purposes of the organization through:
- co-sponsoring a reading conference, supported by the various local councils, the location and time of which shall be decided by the Board; and
- publishing and promoting a state journal and other materials which may be printed at the discretion of the Board?
6. To support the efforts and activities of local councils in Missouri?
7. To coordinate literacy development efforts with other organizations with similar goals?
8. To celebrate, recognize, and support various forms of literature by:
- participating in Missouri state book awards;
- sharing book recommendations at local council meetings, board meetings, and leadership retreats;
- focusing efforts to encourage reading aloud in homes and at school; and
- assisting public and private schools in literacy development and the use of literature?
So, where do you fit in? If you want to be involved, there's always a place for you! As a matter of fact, we are currently searching for a chairperson to head the nominating committee, which helps fill positions on the board as they become vacant. For more information about this opportunity or if you have any questions about becoming involved in other capacities, please contact Board
President Dr. Terry Sherer at [email protected]. @@@@@@@@
What's the purpose of the Missouri State Council of the IRA?
Book Creator
Platform: iPad, iPhone
Category: Student Showcase
Grades: K-12
Free, upgrade for $4.99
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With this easy-to-use app, students can create books and publish to iBooks in as little as 30 minutes. Students can narrate their stories and share them
with family and friends from a distance. Students can also use this app to publish their writing as a culminating project. Only 1 book for free. For more information, visit Book Creator on the web.
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