Emily

How We Helped the Shoemaker By: Emily Earnhardt English Language Art Standards: W.4.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. L.4.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.4.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. RL..4.1 - Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Prompt: Go to www.surlalunefairytales.com and choose your favorite fairytale. After choosing your fairytale, "fracture" your fairytale by changing the era of the story (time period), the point of view of the characters (perspective), or the setting (time/place). While writing your narrative, keep in mind to use proper grammar and dialogue, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Don't forget to be creative and HAVE FUN! media type="custom" key="24423212" align="center"

Reflection: Through using voice thread, I definitely learned a lot. I had never thought of using technology in this way and how fun it really could be for students. After getting past all of the confusion of using a new, unfamiliar type of technology, I really enjoyed being able to make it my own and be creative with the voices. The voice thread made reading a paper, or narrative, much more fun because you can really understand the emphasis and tone that the author was trying to get across to their readers. I will definitely use this new type of technology in my classroom as a way of publication for students. It brings something new to the table of publication that isn't the same ole' "print your paper and read it aloud". I believe students would see this as something to get excited about and make writing and publishing fun!