Kacee

**__INTRODUCTION__**


 * The web 2.0 tool that I have chosen is featured by a website called Tikatok. Tikatok is an online book publishing website where you can write, illustrate and desgin your own book. The website walks you through the creation of your book from start to finish. You are allowed to illustrate and title the cover, create a table of contents if needed, and add content of your choice to the book. This is fun and educational tool to use in the classroom or for your own personal use. **


 * __ In the Classroom __**


 * In the classroom, I would use Tikatok with my students to create a book, written and illustrated by the class. As a group, the students are allowed to add as many pages and pictures to the book as possible. Of course, this can be incorporated into a writing lesson plan. Students can as a whole, decide on a theme and title for the book. Then students can each take a page, a chapter, or just illustrations to add to the book. As a teacher, I will be able to watch my students partake in the writing process. It will be a great way for them to learn about setting, main characters, plot and conflict. Students will be able to contribute to the book and learn as they are writing. Once the book is the complete, Tikatok will put the book together and it will be sent to the students. **


 * __ Tikatok __**
 * __ [|www.tikatok.com] __**


 * Here is an example of a page from a book I created on Tikatok. **

[] (Link to the actual book)
 * **It was the night before Christmas**
 * and Curlee Temples could not sleep.**
 * She danced all over the house,**
 * excited about opening her presents.**
 * Her mom and dad did not know what to do!**
 * Curlee wouldn’t eat and she would not sleep!**
 * She stayed on her toes and**
 * danced to the tunes of Christmas.** || [[image:http://www.tikatok.com/uploads/resources/25/kclaybon/s_c3e6e15b70933f22a4be85b43db3ba6e.png width="151" height="156" align="center"]] ||


 * Tikatok promotes the idea that "Every Child has a story". In my opinion, this and true and this is a great way to tap into the creative minds of your students. Some students are low level readers and some are just plain shy so it is not a fun activity for these kinds of students when it's story time or read alone in the classroom. This is a great way to help these students because they can take part in the writing of the book as well as the drawings. **


 * __Assessment__ **


 * As a side note, I can use this book to see where my students are in regards to writing and other areas, such as reading and comprehending. This activity to go inside of the students portfolio when evaluating them over a period of time. **