App Review- Heather Lynn

 App Review

Heather Lynn

Alabama Course of Study Grade 4 ELA

Comprehension 15. Analyze in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.

a. Identify and explain attitudes and influences of multiple characters within a text.

B. Explain how the main character changes throughout the story, using explicit evidence from the text.

C. Make an inference about a character’s behavior, the setting, and/or specific events, using explicit details from the story.

Story Analyzer: https://prowritingaid.com/story-analyzer

This app allows users to upload a text or audio file of a story or drama. It visually represents the plot, highlighting key events, rising action, climax, and falling action. Users can also explore character arcs and analyze relationships between characters.

Pricing: Free for basic writing suggestions, Premium price of $10.00 per month for writing and editing like an expert, and Premium Pro price of $12.00 per month for extended features to spark ideas while writing.

Intended Age Group: All Ages

Compatibility: DesktopEverywhere for Windows, Desktop Everywhere for Mac, Chrome Extention (Firefox, Edge), Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Desktop Editor

Creditability: ProWriting Aide has been around for years and has a strong reputation among writers and educators. It offers many features, including grammar and spelling checks, style analysis, plagiarism detection, and writing style suggestions.

Story Board That: https://www.storyboardthat.com/

This app helps kids visualize their stories by creating storyboards with various scenes and characters. It can help kids bring their stories to life by focusing on characters, settings, or events, especially when writing a paper.

Pricing: Free for limited features, $9.99 monthly for individual unlimited feature access for single users, $24.99 monthly for team users, and unlimited feature access for multiple linked users.

Compatibility: Storyboard That makes UserWay's Web Accessibility Widget available, powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows Storyboard That to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

Creditability: Storyboard That received the 2015 Best Website for Teaching & Learning by the American Association of School Librarians.

Story Builder: https://learningworksforkids.com/apps/story-builder/

This app is a versatile tool designed to help kids develop their storytelling skills and write engaging papers. It offers a variety of features that guide students through the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to finalizing their drafts. 

Pricing: $19.00 monthly membership fee

Compatibility: Compatible with various devices and operating systems, such as Desktop computers: Windows, macOS, and Linux

Mobile devices: iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android

Web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

Creditability: Learning Works for Kids is a company that specializes in creating educational apps and games for children. Their focus on educational content suggests a commitment to quality and accuracy. Dr. Kulman is the founder and president of LearningWorks for Kids and is a licensed clinical child psychologist. Dr. Kulman has been working directly with kids and families for the past 30 years, and has become a leading expert on the use of digital technologies for improving thinking skills in children.

The app that I believe would be the most valuable to use with my fourth-grade students for analyzing in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text would be Story Analyzer.  It provides them with immediate feedback and guidance on their writing. The app can help students think about their characters' motivations, goals, and conflicts. It can guide students in creating a strong beginning, middle, and end for their story. The app can assist students in building a vivid and believable setting. It is a positive and supportive tool, offering suggestions f