Laura+Hopper-+Grammaropolis


 * What: ** Grammaropolis
 * Web address:**[]
 * Get the app at:** itunes.apple.com
 * Student’s name: ** Laura Hopper
 * Grade levels:** K- 6
 * Content areas:** Language Arts, Writing, Grammar
 * App Costs:**
 * **Noun Access FREE**
 * Everything$12.99
 * Pronouns$1.99
 * Verbs$1.99
 * Adjectives$1.99
 * Adverbs$1.99
 * Prepositions$1.99
 * Conjunctions$1.99
 * Interjections$1.99
 * Website Costs:**
 * **Limited access FREE**
 * The monthly plan is $3.99 per month.
 * The yearly plan is $19.99 per year
 * The forever plan is just $39.99

In the reviews I read, it was compared to School House Rock. The parts of speech are presented to students in a fun, colorful, and musical way. Each part of speech takes on the role of a colored character. Personalities of each part of speech are expressed to help students keep their learning organized. As the students work their way through the website activities, they earn badges to show what they’ve learned. All learning styles are addressed, and a variety of learning tools are used.
 * Abstract:** Grammaropolis is an app that is available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad. There also is a website that allows you to participate in the same activities as the app, as well as a few more.


 * Personal Experience:** I teach 5th grade, and each year I find grammar to be a challenge for my students. They have a hard time identifying the various parts of speech and using them properly. I have been looking for a fun, engaging way to help students practice grammar skills. I did a search online and found a great list of free apps on the Scholastic website ( [] ). Grammaropolis made the list, so I thought I would check it out.

__PROS:__
 * It covers all parts of speech
 * It’s engaging
 * It’s graphics are kid friendly
 * It’s easy to use
 * There are a variety of learning outlets (quizzes, videos, songs, slideshows, games, and a book)
 * Performance tracking is available

__CONS:__
 * **Cost** for more access
 * The free version of the **app** is limited to just NOUNS
 * The free access on the **website** gives you the ability to participate in a larger variety of activities than the app does, but is still limited unless you purchase a membership