Action Story is a free interactive app to improve English comprehension. It allows users to choose the path the character takes. They can create small acts in a story based on clues prompted in the app. They would learn how to structure sentences and meaning of words by indulging in an interactive-story.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
Action Story can be used in reading, and English classes to teach concepts, skills, and enhance comprehension. It can also be used to teach reading education methodology. This app would be good for English language learners to use in stations, small groups or independent work. It addresses basic sentence structure and words in English.
Technical Requirements:
Chrome app launcher is required. Action Story app is free
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The purpose of this app is help users learn very basic English language structure and usage through audio and basic animation.
Target Student Population:
This material seems best suited to K-8, and K-8 teacher education programs.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Action Story provides new ways for students to study and enjoy reading. It allows users to choose the path the character takes. Users can create small acts in a story based on clues prompted in the app. Users learn how to structure sentences and meaning of words by indulging in an interactive-story. Pronunciation of words is clear.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Having the basic adventure be a bit interactive is the strength of this app. Sentence pronunciation and structure are addressed through repetition and drill by selecting the few options on each page. Hearing the words read will help English language learners.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The interface of the app is simple and easy to follow. There are visual clues, icons, and prompts to help the user navigate through the story. The Chrome app is free and easy to install. It was last updated a year ago.
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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