Part 4
Writing a children's book
Overview
Driving Questions:
What makes children’s literature a unique and special genre?
Can you write a good children’s story?
Learning Goal:
To understand the various factors that go into creating a successful children’s story and to put into practice these ideas by writing in this genre.
Success Criteria:
To write one or more children’s story
A) Show comprehension B) Writing (Being Creative) C) Publish / Present
What makes children’s literature a unique and special genre?
Can you write a good children’s story?
Learning Goal:
To understand the various factors that go into creating a successful children’s story and to put into practice these ideas by writing in this genre.
Success Criteria:
To write one or more children’s story
A) Show comprehension B) Writing (Being Creative) C) Publish / Present
WE DO
Activity 1
Watch this video:
and
Activity 2
REVIEW - As a class we watch will watch the screencast from Lesson 2 as a reminder
Elements of Children’s literature:
Elements of Children’s literature:
Activity 3
READ - Creating a Children's Book Assignment Instructions
Follow the instructions on the assignment instruction sheet (G-Docs)
Read each section carefully and ensure that you are following the instructions.
Follow the instructions on the assignment instruction sheet (G-Docs)
Read each section carefully and ensure that you are following the instructions.
Activity 4
REVIEW - Hidden Meanings & Writing Children's Books Class Presentations
Students will review the Google Slide presentations outlining the importance of finding the hidden meaning in children's literature and outlining the steps in writing children's books.
A) Hidden Meaning - Here
B) Writing Children’s Books - Here
Students will review the Google Slide presentations outlining the importance of finding the hidden meaning in children's literature and outlining the steps in writing children's books.
A) Hidden Meaning - Here
B) Writing Children’s Books - Here
As a class we will review the YOU DO learning activities and the options:
Time will be spent in class to go over the assignment, give examples of possible ideas and collect from students alternative ideas that correspond with the overall theme of the learning here. Time will also be allocated to discuss ideas, give examples and make sure students have a strong understanding of the options available to make this a personal learning experience.
Time will be spent in class to go over the assignment, give examples of possible ideas and collect from students alternative ideas that correspond with the overall theme of the learning here. Time will also be allocated to discuss ideas, give examples and make sure students have a strong understanding of the options available to make this a personal learning experience.
YOU DO
The Sneetches Part 4 (Creating a Children's Book)
Activity overview) Students will be asked to consider the various elements that go into children’s literature as preparation for writing their own children’s book.
A) Show comprehension B) Writing (Being Creative) C) Publish / Present
A) Show comprehension B) Writing (Being Creative) C) Publish / Present
Step 1 Planning
Students will be asked to spend time to plan out their story.
They will be asked to consider the various elements that go into a children’s book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Writing tips For Children’s Books
B) Criteria of a Children’s Book
Students will be asked to spend time to plan out their story.
They will be asked to consider the various elements that go into a children’s book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Writing tips For Children’s Books
B) Criteria of a Children’s Book
Step 2 Outlining Your Ideas
Students will be asked to spend time outlining their story.
They will be asked to consider the various pieces that make up their story.
Tool’s that might help
A) Graphic Organizer (Beginning / Middle / End)
B) Storyboard Sheet
C) Storyboard Template
Students will be asked to spend time outlining their story.
They will be asked to consider the various pieces that make up their story.
Tool’s that might help
A) Graphic Organizer (Beginning / Middle / End)
B) Storyboard Sheet
C) Storyboard Template
Step 3 Support For Your Writing
Students will be asked to ensure that their writing is of the highest of quality.
Several edits will hopefully make sure students are working towards their best writing.
Tool’s that might help
A) Punctuation Card
B) Descriptive Writing Checklist
Students will be asked to ensure that their writing is of the highest of quality.
Several edits will hopefully make sure students are working towards their best writing.
Tool’s that might help
A) Punctuation Card
B) Descriptive Writing Checklist
Step 4 WRITE / DRAW / CREATE
Students will have the option to use digital tool but they will not be required to use digital tools in creating their children’s book.
Websites Apps
Animoto Sonic Pics
Powtoons Telligami
Capzles Vidiolicious
Storybird Puppet Pals
Google Slides Book Creator
Students will have the option to use digital tool but they will not be required to use digital tools in creating their children’s book.
Websites Apps
Animoto Sonic Pics
Powtoons Telligami
Capzles Vidiolicious
Storybird Puppet Pals
Google Slides Book Creator
Step 5 Bonus Section
Make a brief ad (30 – 60 sec) to show an overview of your book.
iMovies, Emaze, Prezi, Powtoons or PPT (or other)
Make a brief ad (30 – 60 sec) to show an overview of your book.
iMovies, Emaze, Prezi, Powtoons or PPT (or other)
WE SHARE
Activity overview) Students will publish their children’s book in a public digital folder if it is digital. Otherwise it will be published and kept in the classroom. They will present and share their story with other students.
Step 6 Peer Editing
Students will help at least one other student edit their book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Peer Conferencing Form
Students will help at least one other student edit their book.
Tool’s that might help
A) Peer Conferencing Form
Step 7 Publish
Students will publish their children’s story in a public digital folder if it is digital. They may use Google Docs, Google Slides or the platform of your choice. Send the digital copy, URL or link to your teacher. Otherwise the physical copy will be published and kept in the classroom.
Students will publish their children’s story in a public digital folder if it is digital. They may use Google Docs, Google Slides or the platform of your choice. Send the digital copy, URL or link to your teacher. Otherwise the physical copy will be published and kept in the classroom.
Step 8 Present
Students will present their story to other students. Each student will have two options.
A) Read / Present to their grade level class
B) Read / Present to an elementary student or group of students.
Students must have teacher’s approval of their book to choose this option.
Tool’s that might help
A) Presentation Reminders
Students will present their story to other students. Each student will have two options.
A) Read / Present to their grade level class
B) Read / Present to an elementary student or group of students.
Students must have teacher’s approval of their book to choose this option.
Tool’s that might help
A) Presentation Reminders
YOU REFLECT
Step 9 Assessment / Self Reflection
Students will be assessed by the teacher using a rubric that is available to all students. Students will also complete a Self – reflection form via Google Forms.
Tool’s that might help
A) Grading Rubric
B) Google Form – Self Assessment
Students will be assessed by the teacher using a rubric that is available to all students. Students will also complete a Self – reflection form via Google Forms.
Tool’s that might help
A) Grading Rubric
B) Google Form – Self Assessment