After reading and discussing various stories, students work in small groups to plan and write their own adventure story. Divided into literature circles or book groups, students begin by analyzing the literary elements of adventure stories. To demonstrate their understanding of narrative structure, students work cooperatively to write their own stories. This lesson successfully combines technology tools with the writing process. Each group uses an online webbing tool to plan their story and Web-authoring software to create a website linking various parts within each story. Detailed lesson procedures, online resources, and ideas for modification are provided at the website. (author/ncl)

The lesson uses the technology of Web page design, as well as group and individual work, and student self-assessment. Students in IT programs studying application software, particularly web development, will appreciate the academic teachers' use of their skills. Academic content teachers should not miss the opportunity to compare the work being done in groups to that of the workplace. (author/dam)