Choose Kind

For my digital storytelling I chose to take pictures and video clips from an activity my class did after we finished reading the book Wonder. We discussed the overall theme of book: Choose Kind. Then, students worked in groups to demonstrate an opportunity to do the right thing and to choose to be kind to others.

I think this would be a faster way for students to convey their ideas and information. Although the interactive puppet apps are fun and engaging I can see the focus shifting from the material being taught to the layout and design of their presentation. I could use image based story telling for students to present their writing pieces, present information about different cultures and/or regions in social studies, and retelling stories during reading/Daily 5.

Script:
Narrator:
After reading the book Wonder, my class decided to make their own examples of how they can be kind.

For instance, Gordy was having trouble with his math, so Lucas came over to help. He chose kind.

Madison and Brooke demonstrated the importance of being kind to someone. If someone forgets something it is kind of you to give it back to them instead of keeping it for yourself.

Alexis slipped and fell and Marissa came and helped her up instead of laughing at her.

Lilly and Alayssa were walking  and Lilly dropped her books, so Alayssa stopped to help her pick them up.

Reid was having trouble with his tablet, so Dominick and Emma came over to help show him how to use it.

Travis was walking and tripped over a chair and Ryder kindly helped him up.

Eden and Makenzie were carrying books, and when Landon saw how many books they had he came to help lighten their load.

Branden left his books, so Tristan returned them.

Toryn dropped her books and Melanie helped her out.

Tyler was having trouble getting his locker open, but Beau came to the rescue and helped him out.

Always remember to choose kind.

Check out my imaged based storytelling here.