Google Story Builder in Groups

Google Story Builder in Groups!

Today you will work in your student group to create a new story with Google's Story Builder. In groups of three, you will each open your Google doc entitled "Story Builder." Only one member of your team will open the Google Story Builder program. Your team will create a story, then copy and paste the link to your story in your Google "Story Builder" doc to share with Ms. Kline and the class at a later date.

Remember, using Google's Story Builder App is very easy!

1. Go to the Story Builder web site at http://docsstorybuilder.appspot.com/
2. Click the red "Get Started" button.
3. Add the characters to your story. You may add up to 10 characters to your story.
4. Add each character's dialogue to the box. Write your story as if they are having a short and funny conversation. You are only able to add 10 lines to your story, so think about what you want to say before you write your lines. Think about how you can say everything in only 10 sentences. Enter each line of dialogue in the box. Don't forget to select the name of the character in your story who will be speaking that particular line.
5. Give your story a title.
6. Click the "Add Music" button if you wish to add music to your story.
7. Click the "Preview" button to preview your new animated story.
8. Add your first name to your story.
9. Click "Get Shared Link" by highlighting the link and pressing Command + S so that you can share your story with others...it's that easy!!

Choice Journal

Choice Journal Using Expository Writing

During class, you will occasionally have the opportunity to choose your activity. During these "Choice Activities" you will use expository writing to explain how or what you are working on.

Last week you worked with the entire class to create the ground rules for the "Choice Journal" project. You now have a list of what is expected when you choose an activity in Ms. Kline's class. Remember, you must have your "Choice Journal" document open during the activity. You must also keep your "Choice Journal Rules" open as well, but this document can stay in the background.

You will describe and explain the activity by answering the following questions:

1. Background: What is the activity about?
2. Setting: Where does the activity take place?
3. Characters: Who are the characters in the activity?
4. Purpose: What are you trying to achieve with this activity?
5. Interest: Why do you like to do this activity?
6. Instructions: How do you do this activity?
7. Tips and Tricks: What tips to you have for other people doing this activity?

You must write in your Choice Journal every time you play!

At the end of the period, you must also complete this short form. Log in to your SAUSD Google Apps account so that you can see it.

Google Storybuilder

Google Story Builder
Create an Animated Story Easily With Google Docs!

While Ms. Kline attended the "Computer-Using Educators" annual Spring conference in Palm Springs this weekend, she learned how to use a really neat new tool from Google that you can use to quickly and easily create an animated story with a Google Doc.

Check out Ms. Kline's Story "Lunch at the Krusty Krab!"

Check out the funny sample stories by clicking on the four-square icon!

Using Google's Story Builder App is very easy!

1. Go to the Story Builder web site at http://docsstorybuilder.appspot.com/
2. Click the red "Get Started" button.
3. Add the characters to your story. You may add up to 10 characters to your story.
4. Add each character's dialogue to the box. Write your story as if they are having a short and funny conversation. You are only able to add 10 lines to your story, so think about what you want to say before you write your lines. Think about how you can say everything in only 10 sentences. Enter each line of dialogue in the box. Don't forget to select the name of the character in your story who will be speaking that particular line.
5. Give your story a title.
6. Click the "Add Music" button if you wish to add music to your story.
7. Click the "Preview" button to preview your new animated story.
8. Add your first name to your story.
9. Click "Get Shared Link" by highlighting the link and pressing Command + S so that you can share your story with others...it's that easy!!

After you have created your story:

1. Create a new document in your Google Drive, and name it "Story Builder"
2. Title your document, "Story Builder"
3. Center your title at the top of your document
4. Write the title of your new Story Builder story
5. Highlight the title
6. Click the link button at the top (looks like a chain link)
7. Paste your story link in the URL box (Command + C)

You now have a permanent link to your story!

Doodle 4 Google!

Google's Doodle contest is once again open to all K-12 students!

Visit the Contest!

Read about the history of Google's Doodles!

Research previous Google Doodles from around the globe, to give you inspiration for your Doodle.

Try Out Google's Interactive Doodles!