Create+a+Story+(Grade+2)


 * Grade Level/Subject:** Create a Story (Grade 2)

**Contributing Teacher(s):** Louise Joines

 * Resources:** The book //Life Size Zoo// by Teruyuki Komiya, C.O.W. Mobile Lab, artisancam Web Site Link, Rubric, Document Camera, Chart Paper or use dry erase board

Content:
__ W.2.5 __ With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. __ W.2.6 __ With guidance and support from adults, use variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
 * Writing **

ISTE Technology:
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
 * Creativity and Innovation **
 * a. || apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||
 * b. || create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||

I__ntroduction/Problem:__
===**TTW ask students to name a zoo animal. TTW create a list of zoo animals using the students responses. TTW have 1 or 2 students to share a zoo experience. TTW will now share/read the book //Life Size Zoo// with students (asking questions along the way). TTW tell students they are going to create a digital story using the computer. TTW tell students that they will choose between 4 animals or use all or some of the animals in their writing/illustrations. The words penguin, giraffe, gorilla, hog can be written on the board to prevent misspelling by students during writing (if they are not on the list).** TTW share rubric with students, reminding students of good writing strategies. TTW print out rubric and give one to each student.===

__Procedures:__
===**TTW place her laptop on the document camera allowing the students to see the keyboard. TTW show students how to make uppercase letters, how to use the backspace/delete button. TTW now use the computer to show the site on the classroom screen. TTW model how to create a story using the Web Site artisancam. TTW show students how they will get to the site (teacher prefernce). Teachers may want to bookmark them on the laptops or add the link to your teacherweb page through cmcss. TSW be able to see the site on the screen**. The Link is:=== http://www.artisancam.org.uk/flashapps/picturebookmaker/picturebookmaker.php?PHPSESSID=cba2b50a15700462b92b17052c9bf55d


 * After modeling what to do TTW start calling students to get a laptop. TTW tell students to turn the laptop on and then wait for further directions. Do not go to any sites. After all students have laptops TTW guide students on where to go to get to the link and then follow these directions. The students can have paper or graphic organizers to to help develop story ideas.**

1. Bring up webpage & click enter 2. Decide what animal or animals or background you want 3. You may want to do the cover/title first or do it last. 4. Click on buttons to add illustrations 5. Model how to use the scale and action buttons 6. When illustrations are set add text to bring your story to life 7. Click on pencil to add text 8. When story is finished use your rubric go back and edit 9. With teachers permission you may print

Student Product/Work:
When students feel they are finished TTW check their work and then give them permission to print out their stories. At another time TSW share their stories by reading them aloud. If time is limited they could be placed in groups and share stories within their group.