StoryJumper

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If you would like to see some examples of what you can do with StoryJumper, click on the link under each heading. I have also attached a link at the end of this page to an actual story I wrote using StoryJumper.

What is StoryJumper?

 * [|Question 1 Example]
 * StoryJumper is a free site that allows students (or anyone else) to write and illustrate their own stories.
 * Users create a book from scratch or use one of the site's templates.
 * Users choose from a variety of background scenes and props. Users can also add their own text.
 * Users can upload their own photos to be used as backgrounds for their stories.
 * Stories can be shared online for free or hardcover books of the story can be ordered for a fee.
 * There is a free classroom edition.
 * For more information, visit the site. [|StoryJumper]

Can You Tell Me More About the Classroom Edition of StoryJumper?

 * [|Question 2 Example]
 * Teachers create an account and are then able to create a virtual classroom that includes the names of all their students.
 * Teachers can print out an instructional handout for all students that explains how students access the account and includes information for the students' parents.
 * Before using StoryJumper for the day, the teacher chooses a "class duration" time. At the end of this amount of time, all work is automatically saved and students are logged off the account. Students cannot access their work from school again until the teacher resets the class duration. Students can, however, access their work from home. StoryJumper uses the classroom duration tool to decrease the possibility that students who are sharing computers will access another student's account - either accidentally or intentionally.
 * Schools receive a discount on the price of storybooks if ordering 15 or more. This discount is for 15 or more books in general, not 15 or more of the same book.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Why Should I Use StoryJumper?

 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Question 3 Example]
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">StoryJumper is fun, educational and FREE!
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Stories can be accessed from anywhere.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">The site offers detailed instructions on the how to create a story in seven steps. The site also includes a worksheet that students can use to write notes and ideas related to each of the seven steps.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students learn about and experience the joy of creative writing and they get to illustrate their own stories.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">StoryJumper assists struggling writers by giving them an interesting, interactive experience.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students get to use technology. Students love to use technology.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students can share their stories with others and read stories written by others.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students have the option of keeping their story private, sharing it with friends/family via e-mail or allowing anyone to view their story.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students have the option of allowing others to create their own version of the book.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">If a student would like a copy of her book, she can simply print a paper copy.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">The site is easy to use.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">There is no advertising on the site.

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">How Would I Use StoryJumper with My Class?

 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Question 4 Example]
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Utilizing the site promotes literacy development in my classroom.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">I can utilize the site to teach students about creative writing. Students can write their own stories, collaborate on a story and rewrite a story in their own words or from the viewpoint of one of the characters.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">I can write stories for my students to read.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Students can use the site to create book reports.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">By uploading our own photos, my class can create a photo album about a field trip we took, a topic we're studying or about ourselves.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">I can use the site to create class calendars that denote when assignments are due, what we will be studying and upcoming fun events.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">For young students who are just learning to read, I can create a book that contains letters or basic words and add related pictures. I can ask students to do the same.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Do You Have an Example of a Story That Was Written With StoryJumper?
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">I'm glad you asked. As a matter of fact, I do have an example. Here is a link to a story I wrote. I apologize to those who are fond of carrots, as they do not fare so well in my story. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|StoryJumper Example]

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Lisa Donald