The Children’s Picture Book Project

This is an outstanding lesson/unit. I use it annually as a culminating writing project for the end of our fall semester. My Pre-AP English students are completely engaged throughout the process and many have actually asked to keep their published pieces to give as gifts for Christmas! Aint it sweet!

I used this assignment in a 9th grade academic reading class. After students composed their books, we walked to the nearby elementary school to read to their students. It made the students write for a very real audience. I also added the caveat that the narratives had to contain a social message/moral of some type. The results were some of the best writing I had seen from students all year. Great resources!