Katie Roskovensky

SLM 521

Publishing Student Work Online (Elective 12)

Online Publishing Permission Form

Dear Parents,

Students will be working very hard throughout the year on various projects. In order to give more meaning to the work that they produce, I would like to publish some projects online. I will be using first names only to identify their work and I will refrain from using student pictures on any websites. When projects have been posted online, I will notify you and provide the web address so that you may view the work with your child.

Thank You,

Mrs. R.

Please sign in the appropriate section:

I grant permission for ______________’s (Student’s Name) work to be published online. I understand that his/her first name only will be used and there will be no accompanying pictures of him/her. ________________________ (Parent Signature) _______________ (Date)

I would not like ___________________’s (Student’s Name) work to be published online.

_____________________(Parent Signature) _______________ (Date)

Fractured Fairy Tales – I am so excited to find this wonderful site because it corresponds exactly with what I teach in traditional literature. Students complete several in class activities based around the story of The Three Little Pigs and the Jon Scieszka version, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. The class can discuss point of view and practice writing their own fairy tale from a different point of view. Once projects have been completed, there is a very simple online publishing process. Simply type in your story and fill in your first name and age and then click submit. I can’t wait to try it next year! Date visited: 6/14/06

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/fractured_fairy.htm

Our America – This publishing opportunity from Scholastic is an excellent way to incorporate writing into the Social Studies curriculum. For my third grade students, I would select the Western Expansion option. Also included are the American Revolution, Civil War, The Great Depression, and many other important time periods. Students have the opportunity to read about the event from online articles. Then, they can submit a journal entry as if they were experiencing the events of the time period. Date visited: 6/14/06

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/our_america/index_flash.htm

Kidscribe – This really interesting site allows students of any age to easily publish short stories, jokes, and poetry. What I really find exciting is that this site is so international. Students from all over the world are publishing here, which offers readers a unique view of different cultures. The text is written in English and Spanish. Date visited: 6/14/06

http://www.kidscribe.org/

Writer’s Window – This site is wonderful for students of all ages to post their writing as well as to learn about becoming a better writer. Students can read other work (organized by age level). If a student goes through the free registration process he or she can offer feedback on ways to improve a posted work. Students can post stories, poems, or book and movie reviews. There is also a writing workshop section that students can visit for tips on becoming better writers and for some story ideas. Date visited: 6/14/06

http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/

KidsWWwrite – This very simple and easy to follow website allows students under the age of 16 to publish their work. Stories and poems are accepted and placed in the age appropriate section. Deadlines are given so that submissions can be published and removed periodically. A book reviews section is also available. Date visited: 6/14/06

http://www.kalwriters.com/kidswwwrite/index.html