The Making of Lost in the Woods

This assembly shows the creative process behind the book Lost in the Woods, by Carl R.Sams II and Jean Stoick, as well as a few highlights of how we turned the book into a movie.

How does an idea turn into a final product? You'll hear the best secrets and stories about creating the springtime tale, such as finding the animals in the woods, changing/rewriting the story and choosing pictures for the book.

And we make it interactive! We use video clips, live music, animal voices and even a game show to bring the creative process to life. (You'll probably also hear Robert talk like a chipmunk or a mother goose along the way.)

Does this assembly relate to our curriculum?

Our program helps elementary students:

• Recognize that authors make choices as they convey meaning and influence an audience. Examples include word selection, use of illustrations, etc.
• Begin to develop and use strategies for planning, drafting, revising and editing a variety of text forms.
• Identify and use aspects of the craft of the speaker, writer and illustrator to formulate and express ideas artistically. Examples include design, perspective and dialogue.
• Experience how science concepts can be interpreted through creative expression, such as language arts and fine arts.

"I first became acquainted with Sisbro’s work when I covered their presentations at a local elementary school for the Post-Tribune newspaper.  Their interactive presentation delighted everyone from the youngest kindergarteners to the oldest person in the room (probably me). As a former English teacher, I especially appreciated their emphasis with the older students on the writing process, especially revision."  -- Linda Lemond, Columnist and Grandparent, Indiana