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[|Arts Books] This website allows the user to integrate reading and writing with digital media. The site is split up into categories featuring sections for younger users, poetry, book discussions, author information, and games and videos. Users can participate in virtual read a-louds and watch animations of stories. Many genres of literature are represented. Content is appropriate for pre-k through adult. Navigation of the site requires at least an upper elementary reading level. Although the site looks inviting it is some what overwhelming to navigate. A lot of information is provided in a small space and it can be difficult to decide which link to navigate.

This sites supports literacy by presenting fun activities that incorporate reading and writing. Students have the opportunity to sharpen their skills through a variety of interactive media. Arts Books encourages the appreciation of literature and poetry through showcases of author’s works and the history of various genres. The content of the site can be considered reliable because it is created and maintained through the BBC which is a respected broadcasting corporation.

[|The Comic Creator] The purpose of Comic Creator is for students to design and create their own comic strip.

Students may choose from a 1, 2, 3, or 6 panel comic strip. There are choices for characters, talk bubbles, and accessories. As far as interactivity, Comic Creator is lacking. Once a comic is created and printed, there is no further interactivity.

The appropriate grade levels for Comic Creator are grade 2 to 6.

Comic Creator is self explanatory. There are no directions or instructions with this application. Any user with a basic knowledge of technology would fare well.

Comic Creator is a program of Read Write Think. It supports literacy by allowing students to visualize and create the movie playing in their mind.

[|Read Think Write] The purpose of this site is to provide educators and students with high quality practices and resources in reading and Language Arts. The site is free and is sponsored by the International Reading Assoc, the National Council of Teachers of English and the Verizon Foundation. The major components and features of the site are lesson plans, online interactive activities, web resources and a calendar of literary events. The lesson plans are subdivided by grade level in bands of K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. They can be searched according to literacy strand, literacy engagement, grade band, or any combination thereof.

The student tools are all interactive. The web resources are many and have been researched and approved by a panel, as have the lesson plans. Panelist's are members of the above named associations and their names are listed on the site. The site is attractive and easy to use. There is a search feature, an FAQ section, contact information and links to sponsors. The site is current and the last date of modification was today, 8/4/07.

This site supports literacy by providing teachers with standards based, teacher and expert reviewed, literacy lessons. It supports students through the use of high quality interactive literacy learning tools.

[|Leafletter] According to the site, "A Leaflet is a miniature web site that you create using only a web browser and can easily distribute to social networks, blogs and other web sites." Leaflets can be embedded in Web 2.0 applications such as blogs and MySpace profiles. As of right now, there appears to be no advertising on the site. Leafletter hosts the content for 180 days and asserts the right to use it as they see fit.

Leaflets are relatively easy to construct and could be included on a LMC web site. Leaflets can contain a variety of content including images, text and hyperlinks. Students could produce Leaflets as a means of displaying their learning. Educators might use Leaflets to create mini lessons. Students could navigate LMS created Leaflets to learn about a content area or to practice literacy skills. [|Here is an example of a lesson Leaflet.] Site specifies that students should be 13 years of age to create their own Leaflets. However, younger students are permitted with parental consent.

We worked in teams. Each team played all roles for assigned site. Rachel was the overall WIKIMASTER. Nancy was the facilitator. Ciro will be the presenter. Ben/Kelly/Mary: Leafletter Rachel/Ciro: Comic Creator Melissa/Julie: Artbook Nancy/Cathy: Read*Write*Think