Popular Project Prototype 8: Storybooks

Suggested Subject

Areas:

Language Arts, Visual Arts, Media Technology

TITLE OF SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:

STORYBOOKS

Arizona Service Learning Standards (For Grades 4-8)

Content Area Standards

Reading

Writing

Math

Suggested Activities

Preparation

  • Read a variety of storybooks at the correct grade level for the recipients (preschools, 1st, etc.).
  • Teach or review the elements of a short story.
  • Brainstorm the necessities for a good story for the intended audience.
  • Organize into individual or groups to create the original, illustrated books.

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Action

  • Determine the theme/message of the story.
  • Select an art style for the book.
  • Design the characters.
  • Select a setting and make a preliminary sketch.
  • Create a basic plot using a plot chart.
  • Write the story.
  • Complete the storyboards.
  • Prepare the book with the art.
  • Share the book with the class and analyze one’s own and other’s books.
  • Prepare to send or take the books to the recipients.

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Reflection

  • Write a personal letter to the recipients to accompany the books.
  • Complete an evaluation sheet.

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Community Connections: Younger grades in same school or a different school, or a Family Tree program or child care center.

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