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Young Authors and Illustrators: Accordion and Pop-Up Books

Completed by 23 learners
Ages 6-9
Self-Paced Class
In this self-paced class, young authors and illustrators will draw, write, and get new bookmaking inspiration as we turn stories into homemade accordion and pop-up books. This class is taught through pre-recorded videos.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(304 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Do you love stories and books?  Did you know that anyone can become an author or illustrator?  We are all full of stories, some from our real life and some from our imagination. In this self-paced class, we will grow as authors and illustrators as we take our story ideas and turn them into homemade books.

In each lesson, students will learn how to make a new homemade book and we will explore story elements to expand our creative writing ideas. The overarching goal of this class is to get learners excited about using current literacy skills to make homemade books that are meaningful to them.  This class leaves lots of room for creative expression and is great for learners with wide a range of literacy levels.  

Instruction will be provided through pre-recorded videos (2 short videos for each lesson).

Each lesson will include a book-making video.  In this video I model step by step how to make the homemade book and show how I used that book style to get started on making a book of my own.  

The video is easy to pause as you work and to watch again if you want to review a technique.  The book styles that were chosen for this class were especially selected for this age group.  Younger learners may need a little help at first, but with practice should be able to become confident in making the books independently.  

Each lesson also includes a video about a story element to help with brainstorming and story planning.  I will introduce the topic and how it relates to our homemade books and then model using the related graphic organizer which is provided as a PDF.  

Depending on the literacy level of your learner they may use drawings and/or writing with these graphic organizers – I will model both.  Learners can print out the PDF or just use a blank piece of paper to brainstorm some ideas about the story element discussed.  For some learners, this can also spark conversations related to books that you are currently reading at home which supports reading comprehension.

Lesson 1: Basic accordion books & thinking about characters

Lesson 2: Pocket accordion books & thinking about story sequence

Lesson 3: Basic pop-up book & thinking about the setting 

Lesson 4: More pop-up book ideas & thinking about non-fiction book making

You can find more details about each lesson in the syllabus. 

Although this class is completed on your own time, learners can still share their ideas and questions with me.  Learners can share by uploading a photo, writing a comment, or by using the Outschool platform to record a video message.  Twice a week, I will respond to work submitted in the classroom and will reply with a written response or a video message.

Learning Goals

Bookmaking can be a motivating way for young learners to use their developing literacy skills. The overarching goal of this class is to spark children's excitement for using their current literacy skills as they make their own homemade books.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Basic accordion books & thinking about characters
 This lesson will introduce the accordion book and take learners step by step through the process of making a basic accordion book.  We will also brainstorm characters and use a simple graphic organizer to develop a story character. 
Lesson 2:
Pocket accordion books & thinking about story sequence
 This lesson will introduce a variation on the basic accordion book, which allows for stories to be changed, giving the potential to try out multiple story endings and playing with story sequence.  We will also use a simple graphic organizer to discuss story sequence and I will suggest ways to play with story sequence with this book style. 
Lesson 3:
Basic pop-up book & thinking about the setting
 This lesson will introduce pop-up books and take learners step by step through the process of making a basic pop-up book.  We will also discuss the story setting and see how this book style lends itself to including elements of the setting in the illustrations. 
Lesson 4:
More pop-up book ideas & thinking about non-fiction book making
 This lesson will explore additional ways to add pop-up elements to your book and ways to use pop-up books for non-fiction writing. Students have the option to use a graphic organizer to brainstorm non-fiction book ideas. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Scissors are needed for making the pop-up books for this class, if your child still need supervision using scissors, please make sure you are nearby. Thanks!
Supply List
Paper (standard copy paper 8 1/2 x 11 will be used to model the book making, but other sizes can be used at home)
Tape
Scissors
Something to write/draw with
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
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304reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Portland State University
I have a Master's degree in early childhood and inclusive education with an emphasis on literacy.  When I was a child I loved making books and I have encouraged my children to turn their stories into books as well. I have been an educator for 20 years and am passionate about teaching literacy skills that support a lifelong love of reading and writing. Storytelling and book making are some of my favorite ways to support literacy development.  I see all children as capable individuals who are motivated to learn when their interests are honored and they are encouraged to make their own discoveries.  

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