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 http://www.kerpoof.com/ 

What is Kerpoof?
Kerpoof Studio is multimedia software designed for kids to create original artwork, animated movies, stories, greeting cards and lots more. The activities have been cross-referenced with state and national standards, so elementary and middle school teachers can use Kerpoof in many ways to enhance classroom activities while meeting a range of educational standards.

Kerpoof offers educators the ability to register students and arrange them into classes. Students may chat with each other, post creations on a class message board (moderated by you), and collaborate on a project in real-time from different computers. You can even print out student password cards!

How Can Kerpoof be Used in the Classroom?
I am currently using Kerpoof Studio in my classroom to teach students how to write a personal narrative. This is my first time, and, so far, the process has gone smoothly. It is easy to navigate and full of fun and colorful graphics! An example of this lesson follows. 

Note: Prior to creating a personal narrative in Kerpoof, students will learn the characteristics of a personal narrative, choose an event, and write a “good hook” to grab the reader’s attention. The lesson will focus on writing only important events in sequential order and sticking to the topic .

**Student Sample (setting, title, "good hook")** 

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