Write a creative story about online safety. Your story should:
Be written so a younger child can understand it.
Include information about how to stay safe online by avoiding online predators, scams, viruses, etc.
Include characters, dialogue, and be well-structured (beginning, middle, end) with a clear plot.
Be at least one page typed (12 font, double-spaced).
Be proofread for grammar and spelling mistakes.
Type your story in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Include i-Buddy images.
A few reminders...
4pts - All of the questions on the activity page “Can you be a Storyteller” are answered thoroughly and thoughtfully.
4pts - The story is well written and well structured, with no grammar or spelling mistakes.
4 pts - The story explains safety concepts in an interesting and fun way appropriate to a younger audience.
4 pts - The story is engaging and incorporates iBuddy images well.
Make sure to read the feedback you are given in the gradebook when you make corrections. I will let you know exactly what you missed points for so that you know what you need to correct.
Write your educational children's story in a Microsoft® Word document.
As you are writing the story, make sure you pitch your story to the younger audience by considering the following things:
Know your audience. Keep in mind what grade level you are writing for. Don't use words they won't understand. Keep sentences short and simple.
Explain things. Don't expect everyone at younger grade levels to understand the cyber community. Some may have never even been on the Internet before. Break things down so anyone could understand.
Make it interesting. Write a good story. Have a plot. Use different characters. What do you think would appeal to your audience?
Plan what you will say. Before you write, have an idea of where the story is going, who the characters are, and what you want to teach. That way you have a road map for writing the story.
Write a simple rough draft. Use this to make sure you include everything you want. That way you haven't wasted time illustrating a story only to find out you forgot to mention viruses. Also, this way you can proofread and perfect your story.
Have fun with it! If you are having fun writing it, then chances are the students will have fun hearing the story.
Once upon a time, in a magical land of computers and internet, there lived a group of young friends named Lily, Sam, and Max. They loved playing games, watching videos, and chatting with each other online. But little did they know, there were dangers lurking in the cyber world.
One day, Lily received a friend request from someone she didn't know. Excited to make new friends, she quickly accepted the request. However, this new friend started asking her personal questions and requesting to meet in person. Lily felt uncomfortable and told her friends about it.
Sam, being the tech-savvy one of the group, explained to his friends the importance of online safety. He told them to never share personal information like their full name, address, or phone number with strangers online. He also reminded them to never meet anyone they only knew from the internet in real life without a trusted adult present.
Max, who was always cautious, added that they should be careful of online scams and viruses. He warned them to never click on suspicious links or download unknown files, as they could harm their devices and steal their information.
With the help of their i-Buddy, a friendly owl who guided them through the cyber world, Lily, Sam, and Max learned how to stay safe online. They blocked the stranger, reported the suspicious activity, and played games and chatted with their real friends instead.
From that day on, they always remembered the important safety tips their i-Buddy had taught them. They enjoyed their time online, knowing they were protected from online predators, scams, viruses, and other dangers. And so, the young friends continued to explore the cyber world safely, with their i-Buddy watching over them every step of the way.
The end.
Write a creative story about online safety. Your story should:
Be written so a younger child can understand it.
Include information about how to stay safe online by avoiding online predators, scams, viruses, etc.
Include characters, dialogue, and be well-structured (beginning, middle, end) with a clear plot.
Be at least one page typed (12 font, double-spaced).
Be proofread for grammar and spelling mistakes.
Type your story in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
A few reminders...
4pts - All of the questions on the activity page “Can you be a Storyteller” are answered thoroughly and thoughtfully.
4pts - The story is well written and well structured, with no grammar or spelling mistakes.
4 pts - The story explains safety concepts in an interesting and fun way appropriate to a younger audience.
4 pts - The story is engaging and incorporates iBuddy images well.
Make sure to read the feedback you are given in the gradebook when you make corrections. I will let you know exactly what you missed points for so that you know what you need to correct.
Write your educational children's story in a Microsoft® Word document.
As you are writing the story, make sure you pitch your story to the younger audience by considering the following things:
Know your audience. Keep in mind what grade level you are writing for. Don't use words they won't understand. Keep sentences short and simple.
Explain things. Don't expect everyone at younger grade levels to understand the cyber community. Some may have never even been on the Internet before. Break things down so anyone could understand.
Make it interesting. Write a good story. Have a plot. Use different characters. What do you think would appeal to your audience?
Plan what you will say. Before you write, have an idea of where the story is going, who the characters are, and what you want to teach. That way you have a road map for writing the story.
Write a simple rough draft. Use this to make sure you include everything you want. That way you haven't wasted time illustrating a story only to find out you forgot to mention viruses. Also, this way you can proofread and perfect your story.
Have fun with it! If you are having fun writing it, then chances are the students will have fun hearing the story.
Title: The Cyber Squad: Staying Safe Online
Once upon a time, in a bright and colorful cyber world, there lived three best friends – Emma, Ben, and Mia. They loved playing games, watching videos, and chatting with each other online. One day, as they were exploring the internet, they stumbled upon a message from someone they didn't know. The message seemed friendly at first, but it quickly turned into strange requests for personal information.
Emma, who was always curious, was about to reply when Ben, the smart one of the group, stopped her. "Wait, Emma! We shouldn't share personal details with strangers online. It could be dangerous!" he exclaimed, looking worried.
Mia, who was caring and thoughtful, added, "Ben's right! We need to stay safe online. We should never give out our full names, addresses, or phone numbers to people we don't know. It's important to protect ourselves."
Just then, a wise owl named i-Buddy appeared on their screen. "Hello, young ones! I see you're learning about online safety. Remember, it's essential to be cautious when interacting with strangers on the internet. Online predators can pretend to be someone they're not, so always be careful," i-Buddy advised with a gentle hoot.
The Cyber Squad listened attentively as i-Buddy explained the dangers of online predators, scams, and viruses. They learned how to spot suspicious behavior, avoid clicking on unknown links, and never download files from unreliable sources. i-Buddy also taught them to talk to a trusted adult if they ever felt uncomfortable or unsafe online.
With i-Buddy's guidance, Emma, Ben, and Mia became savvy internet users. They blocked the stranger's message, reported the suspicious activity, and continued to have fun online while staying safe. They realized that by working together and looking out for each other, they could protect themselves from harm in the cyber world.
As the sun set in the cyber world, the Cyber Squad smiled at each other, grateful for the valuable lesson they had learned. They knew that with their new knowledge of online safety, they could explore the internet confidently and responsibly.
And so, the Cyber Squad remained vigilant, always remembering the important tips i-Buddy had shared with them. They continued to have adventures in the cyber world, knowing that they were prepared to face any challenges that came their way.
The end.
(Created using i-Buddy images to engage young readers and emphasize key safety concepts.)