What Is Build-A-Book?
Build-A-Book is an engaging feature in Writing A-Z that empowers writers of all skill levels, from emerging through fluent, to craft their own books. Let’s explore its key features:
Emerging Writers:
These budding authors can craft single-page compositions.
Basic text and image editing tools are available.
Beginning Through Fluent Writers:
Students can create multi-page compositions with ease.
Advanced text and image editing tools empower their creativity.
How Does Build-A-Book Work?
Accessing Build-A-Book:
Students log in to Writing A-Z and navigate to the Playground option.
Click on Build-A-Book.
If they have an ongoing project, they can select the existing book. Otherwise, they can start a new one.
Writing Process Support:
Build-A-Book guides students through the writing process:
Prewriting: Brainstorm ideas and plan the storyline.
Drafting: Write and illustrate their story.
Revision: Refine and improve their work.
Image Resources:
Hundreds of images are available to spark creativity.
Students can seamlessly integrate visuals into their books.
Why Is Build-A-Book Valuable?
Hands-On Learning:
By designing their own books, students actively engage in the writing process.
They learn about structure, coherence, and creativity.
Curiosity and Exploration:
Build-A-Book ignites curiosity.
Students explore genres, experiment with ideas, and express themselves.
Teacher Support:
Teachers receive ready-to-use lesson plans.
They can guide students through the writing journey.