Publishing

Tools for Publishing
This program is found DistrictWide and can be used to increase a student's ability to write and create publications. Print Shop is also an easy-to-use productivity tool for creating professional-looking handouts, signs, posters, banners, calendars, Web pages and more.
 * PrintShop v15 EEV**

Here are some commonly asked questions about The PrintShop v15:

How do I make duplicate notecards on one page (older version called this notepads)

The Teacher's Guide, found below, includes: **Introduction** to Getting Started, **56 Lesson Plans** that support writing across the curriculum, **Ideas** for using the program outside the computer lab and classroom, Ideas for using PrintShop for activities around the school not related to curriculum, and **39 reproductible activity sheets and templates**. The **User Guide** includes step by step instructions on how to use Print Shop:

Additional Instructions on Creating PrintShop v15 publications (click here)
 * Sample Activity Lessons**

Students create Bookmarks with story clues using a Teacher Generated Bookmark Template or one of their own. Project Picker, Search Projects, Select Type of Project: Fun For Kids, Select Bookmark, Modify if you Wish
 * __Where Does This Bookmark Belong?__** Grade 3-6 Pg 20

Creating Custom Stationery for Storybook Characters Students create custom stationery for their favorite storybook characters and write letters from the character's point of view Choose Letterheads, Start from Scratch, Tall. Insert, Graphic/Image, All Types. Animals, etc. Insert, Text Box
 * __Storybook Character Stationery__** Grade 3-6 Pg 22

Google Apps is a suite of online applications designed to encourage collaboration and creativity. More than one user can edit documents, and the contents can be shared with additional viewers. Here is a link for you to try: [] Here is one example of a Google Newsletter Template:media type="custom" key="4825219" align="left"
 * Google Docs**

StoryBird PicLits Example: [] Animoto Example: [] Creating Inspirational Posters: []
 * __Writing__**