8th+Grade+Children's+Storybook

Contributing Teacher(s): Rondesha Goliday-Johnson
Resources:

Content:

 * GLE 0801.3.1** Write in a variety of modes for different audiences and purposes.


 * GLE 0801.3.2** Employ various prewriting strategies.

exposition, persuasion, literary response, personal expression, and imaginative. emphasis or creative effect as appropriate to the purpose. and create graphics to present ideas visually and in writing. **ISTE Technology:**
 * 0801.3.1** Write in a variety of modes and genres, including description, narration,
 * 0801.3.11** Use strong verbs and figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes) for
 * 0801.3.21** Use relatively basic software programs (e.g., Word PowerPoint) to write texts
 * **Creativity and Innovation** ||
 * || Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||
 * || || a. || apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||
 * b. || create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||
 * c. || use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. ||
 * d. || identify trends and forecast possibilities. || ||
 * **2.** || **Communication and Collaboration** ||
 * || Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: ||
 * || || a. || interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. ||
 * b. || communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. ||
 * c. || develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. ||
 * d. || contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. || ||

Introduction/Problem: Students will create a children's storybook using the elements of plot model.
===Procedures: After reviewing genre and the elements of plot model, students will create a children's storybook using the website www.storybird.com. TTW provide students with example stories already written by the teacher and other students. TTW also provide students with a rubric that outlines all elements of the project. TSW choose pictures from the website and add text to create a story line. Students will pick a genre and fill out a plot model diagram before beginning the story online. Students will turn in the plot model diagram in paper format to the teacher. The storybook will be created and turned in online. After all stories have been turned in ttw publish the books online to share with parents.===

Assessment/Rubric: Students' work will be assessed using the attached rubric.

 * || **15**  ||  **10**  ||  **5**  ||
 * **Cover** ||  Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story and entice the readers to pick up the book.  ||  Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story  ||  Title and illustration are poorly done or do not relate to the story.  ||
 * **Text** ||  There are 4 pages of text and the font and legibility of the text do not interfere with or disrupt communication of ideas to the reader in any area of work.  ||  There are less than 4 pages of text and the font and legibility of the text interfere with but do not disrupt the communication of ideas to the reader.  ||  There are less than 3 pages of text and the font and legibility of the text interfere with and disrupt the communication of ideas to the reader.  ||
 * **Grammar & Spelling** ||  There are no grammar or spelling errors anywhere in the work.  ||  Only one or two grammar or spelling errors occur in the work.  ||  Three or more grammar and spelling errors occur in the work.  ||
 * **Use of Literary Devices** ||  Three different literary devices are used in the work.  ||  Two different literary devices are used in the work.  ||  One or no literary devices are used in the work.  ||
 * **Plot Development** ||  All five areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) are present and are clearly developed.  ||  One of the five areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) is not present and/or is not clearly developed.  ||  2 or more of the 5 areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, & resolution) are not present and/or are not clearly developed.  ||
 * **The Illustrations’ Support of the Plot** ||  There are at least 3 illustrations that help present the plot throughout all areas in the work.  ||  There are at least 2 illustrations that help present the plot in a majority of areas throughout the work.  ||  There are less than 2 illustrations that help present the plot in only a minority of areas throughout the work.  ||
 * **Execution of Illustrations** ||  All three illustrations are neat and visually pleasing throughout the entire work.  ||  2 or less illustrations are neat and visually pleasing throughout a majority of the work.  ||  There is only 1 illustration or illustrations need more details and attention to visual appearance.  ||
 * Name: ________________________________**

**Story Book Rubric** **Total Score: _________________________/100**
 * The Genre used in my story is: ________________________________________________________**


 * My story shows this Genre because:**


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 * Exposition:**


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 * Rising Action:**


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 * Climax:**


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 * Falling Action:**


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 * Resolution:**


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 * Total: ______________________/35**