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 Write Your Safety Story

In the following activity, you will use the structure from the activity sheet you filled out in the previous slide to guide your writing of an online safety children’s story. You will submit both the story and the activity sheet as your Unit 6 portfolio assessment.
Click on the link below to access the Internet Safety rubric. 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.Enhance the appearance of your story by incorporating i-Buddy images. Click on the link below to access the i-Buddy Clip Art document.

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Title: Benny the Brave and the Cyber Adventure

Page 1: Illustration: A friendly blue robot named Benny with big round eyes and a cheerful smile.

Once upon a time, in a bright and busy town called Cyberville, there lived a little robot named Benny. Benny was no ordinary robot; he was brave and loved to explore!

Page 2: Illustration: Benny waving goodbye to his friends as he steps into his computer.

One sunny day, Benny decided to venture into the mysterious online world. “I can’t wait to meet new friends and have fun!” he said, waving goodbye to his friends in the real world.

Page 3: Illustration: A colorful online world filled with cartoon characters, games, and funny creatures.

As Benny entered the online world, he found himself in a vibrant land filled with games, videos, and all sorts of fun! “Wow! Look at all the exciting things!” he exclaimed.

Page 4: Illustration: A sneaky character with a shadowy face trying to trick Benny.

But as Benny explored deeper, he encountered a sneaky character named Sneaky Sam. “Hello, little robot! Why don’t you share your address and some secrets with me?” Sam said with a sly grin.

Page 5: Illustration: Benny looking confused but thoughtful.

Benny remembered what his teacher had taught him about online safety. “I shouldn’t share my address or personal information,” he thought. “That could be dangerous!”

Page 6: Illustration: Benny standing firm with a determined expression.

So Benny said, “No, thank you, Sneaky Sam! I’m not going to share my personal information. Online safety is very important!”

Page 7: Illustration: Benny meeting friendly characters like Lucy the Ladybug and Tommy the Turtle.

Feeling proud, Benny continued his adventure and soon met Lucy the Ladybug and Tommy the Turtle. “Hi, Benny! We’re so glad to see you!” they said.

Page 8: Illustration: The three friends sitting down and chatting.

“I have a question,” Benny said. “How do you stay safe online?”

Lucy smiled and replied, “We don’t talk to strangers, and we always ask an adult if we’re unsure about something.”

Page 9: Illustration: Benny and his friends looking at cool games but being careful.

Tommy added, “And we never download things without asking! Sometimes, there can be viruses that can hurt our computers!”

Page 10: Illustration: The friends using a computer together with safety rules displayed.

Benny felt happy to learn about cyber safety with his new friends. They decided to play games together, always remembering their safety rules.

Page 11: Illustration: Benny waving goodbye to Lucy and Tommy.

As the sun began to set in Cyberville, Benny said goodbye to Lucy and Tommy. “I had the best adventure ever! And I learned how to stay safe online!”

Page 12: Illustration: Benny back at home, smiling at his friends with a sparkling computer behind him.

Back at home, Benny shared what he learned with his friends. “Always be careful online! Stay safe and have fun!”

The End


Online Safety Tips:

  1. Don’t share personal information: Keep your name, address, and secrets safe!
  2. Talk to trusted friends or adults: If someone asks you something that feels wrong, always ask an adult!
  3. Don’t talk to strangers: Only chat with people you already know.
  4. Be careful with downloads: Always ask before downloading anything!

In this story, Benny’s exciting adventure helps children understand the importance of online safety in a fun and engaging way. The characters and illustrations add visual interest, ensuring the story appeals to a young audience.

[Note: To create this in a Microsoft Word document, please copy the text and illustrations as necessary and arrange them in your document accordingly.]