Follow these writing process instructions for writing your children’s book:
- Define an electric co-op.
- Use this website for videos and general information about electricity and a video explaining the intention and creation of co-ops.
- Develop an understanding of how co-ops provide electricity to people in your area.
- Research historical information about the history of electricity in your area. Research the co-op closest to your school.
- Some ways to gather information include
- A visit and tour of the closest co-op.
- Go on their website.
- Call and interview an employee of the co-op.
- Ask if a co-op employee can come speak to your class
- Brainstorm possible topics that you might use to create your story.
- As you conduct your research, consider documenting the process with photographs. You can then use those photos as inspiration for your illustrations.
- Pre-write and draft your story.
- Write, edit, and revise your story.
- Write and illustrate your electronic book using StoryJumper. Or, write your final draft on the blank book provided by your local co-op (earlier drafts can be on the printable template).
- Include an “Author’s Summary” or small introduction and a photograph of the author(s) on the inside back cover. Do the same for the illustrator if a different person.