Thursday, April 9, 2009

Spring Into Writing

This week in the library, I am introducing a new student-created program entitled "Spring Into Writing." Through this program, students can write and illustrate their own stories to be viewed in the library. Students can write at home or in the class... the final product is brought to the library after teachers have edited their drafts. The students seem to be really exicted about sharing their creations. I have also given them some ideas as to how to go about binding their stories (rubberband books, star books, etc... just go on the Internet and explore your options). Here are a few links that you may find helpful:

How to Make a Book:
http://www.superpages.com/enlightenme/superthinkers/pages/how_to.html

Make Your Own Book:
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001156/makingbooks/makeown.htm

How to Make a Book (Video):
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-book (part I)
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-book-part-two (part II)
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-book-part-three (part III)