The students started their day with an introduction to a new, web based, digital storytelling application, Storybird. Storybird uses a broad selection of art work to inspire you to write a story. Each child was assigned a username and password today. One of the great things about this application is students are able to continue their work from home, at their home school or here in SAGE. All they have to do is login to the website. They can even collaborate on a book with their classmates. Another great feature of the site is you have the ability to print copies of your child's story on your home printer, share their stories through email, embed them in websites or blogs and even order hard or paperback copies of your child's book.
The students spent some time exploring the available art work. When they found an artist's work that inspired a story idea, they began creating their book.
Have your child login and share their story with you.
Nate completed this book in class.
Nate completed this book in class.
The Angry Bear on StorybirdMia and Nathir have collaborated on this story...
The Men Who Wanted to Kidnap Trumpet Monster. on StorybirdAnd Frankie finished this story in class too!
UFO on StorybirdI am excited to see what stories they create!In the afternoon, the students continued their animal research. This week, they learned strategies for organizing information. As the boys and girls read their animal articles, they used a color coded key to highlight it for specific content. This will help them next week when they begin recording notes in their animal research booklet.They did a nice job on this step and seem ready to begin the note taking process.Have a great weekend!
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