Buddy the Book® Writing Framework
Our elementary writing framework makes use of an illustrated children’s book, online design application, and physical writing booklet. This framework easily adapts to and enhances any existing writing curriculum for narrative, opinion, informative/expository, persuasive, and procedural texts. Our solution was developed by professional educators and designers to produce 3 unique outcomes:
1) Increase student interest in an upcoming writing project
2) Make the writing process more fun and relevant
3) Improve information retention and learning outcomes
Ongoing Pilot Study
We are recruiting teachers for our ongoing Pilot Study to continue validating these 3 outcomes. Participating teachers will receive a guaranteed $100 and up to $150 in Amazon eGift Cards while giving their students a memorable project to draw inspiration from! Click below to access our Teacher Intake Form, where you can also view a short slide deck with details about our solution and ongoing Pilot Study.
Our Resources
Take a look at the resources that make up the Buddy the Book® Writing Framework!
Illustrated Children’s Book
Begin with a reading of our children’s book, The Book That Wanted to be Read, to introduce Buddy the Book® and the concept of imaging oneself or another individual as a book. Our children’s book is available in hardcover format or as a free online eBook.
Online Design Application
Students complete a 1-class activity using our free online design application to create their own “Book Character,” like Buddy the Book®. Use our tutorial video to help you administer this activity in the most effective way. Then, each student will write a text related to their character.
Physical Story Booklet
Now, students can write any text type and connect it in some manner to the Book Character that they designed. For example, Abraham Lincoln the Book shares an informative text about the Civil War.
Video & Pictures
Story Booklet
The Story Booklet takes the traditional writing booklet and converts it into the shape of a Book Character like Buddy. Use the Story Booklet to enrich any writing project by adding a new and exciting twist! The booklet has a title page and 10 additional pages to add text and illustration.
Online Design Application
Sign up to participate
We are recruiting teachers for our ongoing Pilot Study to continue validating the effectiveness of our framework. Participating teachers will receive a guaranteed $100 and up to $150 in Amazon eGift Cards while giving their students a memorable project to draw inspiration from! Click below to access our Teacher Intake Form, where you can also view a short slide deck with details about our ongoing Pilot Study.