Creating a Digital Storybook Project for Third Grade Students
Third grade students will use technology to create their own digital storybook.
Creating a Digital Storybook
In this project, students will use technology to create their own digital storybook. This project will enhance their creativity, writing skills, and technology skills.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to write a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- Students will be able to use technology to create a digital storybook.
- Students will be able to present their storybook to the class.
Methodology:
1. Introduce the project to the class and explain the learning outcomes.
2. Provide examples of digital storybooks and discuss the elements of a good story.
3. Have students brainstorm ideas for their own storybook.
4. Have students write their story using a word processing program.
5. Have students create illustrations for their story using digital drawing tools.
6. Have students use a digital storybook creator to put their story and illustrations together.
7. Have students present their storybook to the class.
Resources/Materials:
- Computers or tablets with word processing and digital drawing tools
- Digital storybook creator software (such as Book Creator or StoryJumper)
- Examples of digital storybooks
Instructions:
1. Introduce the project to the class and explain the learning outcomes.
2. Provide examples of digital storybooks and discuss the elements of a good story.
3. Have students brainstorm ideas for their own storybook.
4. Have students write their story using a word processing program.
5. Have students create illustrations for their story using digital drawing tools.
6. Have students use a digital storybook creator to put their story and illustrations together.
7. Have students present their storybook to the class.
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on the following criteria:
- Clear beginning, middle, and end
- Use of descriptive language
- Use of digital drawing tools to create illustrations
- Use of digital storybook creator to put story and illustrations together
- Effective presentation to the class