Story Jumper--Get Writing

 

When I began teaching I remember turning student writing into books.  This was a long process that involved writing paper, needle, dental floss, rubber cement, cardboard and shelf liner paper....don't ask, just trust me it was long and messy.  StoryJumper is one of many sites that allows students to write and illustrate books quickly and easily online.  Students of all ages will enjoy working collboratively or independently to create a book. Teachers can create class accounts and view each of the student's books.

 

Class Uses:

• Creative writing for all grades
• Upper grades create a story for lower grades
• Write a story demonstrating steps in a process --StoryJumper allows you to use your own camera images: take pictures during FACS cooking and create a "How to make" book. Take pictures during a science experiment and create a book. Take pictures during a field trip and create a book. Take pictures during Grandparents Day and create a book.
• Write a story summarizing a book you just read, add a different ending, from another characters point of view
• Write a book for promoting safety or school issues: Red Ribbon, Bullying, Texting

 

This link takes you to a 6 minute video on creating books. See below where to click when you get to the site http://www.storyjumper.com/book/create

How to set up a classroom account
http://www.storyjumper.com/main/classroom

Features of a Class Account:

• Teacher can see the students books
• You can send parents a link and password and they can view the student's book