Students discuss observed writing elements in their respective classrooms and through e-mail with participating classes. Students continue to share and analyze snapshots and thoughtshots found in novels being read. Sharing takes place within classrooms and through e-mail. Students create their first drafts of their science fiction and fantasy short stories, incorporating snapshots and thoughtshots. Students self-edit their writing and conference with peers within their own classrooms.
Students exchange their writings with participating classrooms to obtain revision suggestions.
Stories are rated according to the Michigan MEAP rubric and anecdotal comments are provided according to a short conferencing form provided by the project coordinator. This exchange should take place between classrooms at least once and more often when possible. Students create at least one illustration for their story and e-mail this illustration with their story draft. Final drafts of stories must be typed. Students revise their illustrations, if necessary.