"My Life" eBooks
eBooks are a powerful tool for Language Arts educators that can help engage students and get them excited about writing. Numerous resources are available online that allow free eBook creation and collaboration without having to print the final product. The possibilities are exciting.
This is a sample eBook I created on Mixbook. This site allows students to create a digital storybook and publish their work online for free. Its editing tools and templates are simple and students can work individually or collaboratively on a project. I embedded my book below, but some browsers don't like the code. If you can't see my embedded book, just click on this image to view my book directly on Mixbook:
This is a sample eBook I created on Mixbook. This site allows students to create a digital storybook and publish their work online for free. Its editing tools and templates are simple and students can work individually or collaboratively on a project. I embedded my book below, but some browsers don't like the code. If you can't see my embedded book, just click on this image to view my book directly on Mixbook:
Digital Storytelling Activity
Here is a complete lesson plan for teachers to incorporate a similar project in their classroom. It is geared for 3rd-6th grade students, but could easily be adapted for other age groups. The format is a little off on the embedded document below, so click here to view the lesson plan directly on Google Docs if you would like.