I explored the online tool "Storybird" and found it to be a good link to use in the elementary language arts classroom. The students would all choose from illustrations available on the site. They then would use them in whatever order they would like, and also choose the number to use. They would write the "story within" the images. The teacher could give a prompt, such as "Describe the characters" or "Last night I dreamed...." or "Do you remember when?" They could also just be given a theme to use, such as "curiosity." They students do not need to have e-mail accounts as the teacher can sign up for a free class account. Students can give feedback to other students. This project could inspire the most reluctant learners and enhance the most willing. After the whole class experience, Storybird could be used as a center in the classroom, for those students wanting to continue reading other stories or writing their own.
Please see the link and also my example story.
http://www.storybird.com/
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