Reading Evaluation

I liked every folk tales that I read. I thought they were very witty and some the messages they provided are still important today.

I wrote paragraphs for my reading diaries. But after looking at other people, I started writing short sentences that contains potential information I can use for the storytelling.

I thought the overall balance was just right. Not too much reading, not too much writing, and not too much commenting.

One advice is to read and write the important messages from the stories. Those will help tremendously with the writing of your own stories.

Reflections

This class has been a lot of fun. I got to meet people, read and write stories, critique other stories, etc. I have enjoyed every part of it. I really liked reading those stories. I haven't had a chance to pick up a book and read for a while. This class provided a nice break to that problem. I wrote stories that I didn't think was possible by me. I read stories written by others that were so beautifully written that I immediately thought they should become an author! The project is a lot of fun! I had fun combing Supernatural and Indian ghost stories. I just have to finish that up this week.

I really liked the growth mindset concept that I learned in this class. The tech tips were very nice also, and they provided me with insights into future use of blogs and Google sites.

The most valuable take-aways from this class would the growth mindset and the ability to write stories. I didn't think I had writing stories in me, but I was able to write numerous stories with different styles. I am proud of myself for that.

Week 13 Curation

My three favorite web discoveries for this week:

Canva - It got into my bookmarks because I used this to make a banner for my grandma's birthday party. 


Growth Mindset Memes - I included this into my bookmarks today because I looked into some of memes today. I will look at more later.

Here's a sample meme. 

Brothers Grimm Book - I was searching about the section I was going to read for next week, and I found the whole book online. I might read it all if I like the stories that are posted in the sections.

Week 13 Growth Mindset

I tried the reading challenge and it was pretty good. I was studying for a different class, and after reading about the challenge, I decided to study in my living room instead of my room. I had the TV on also. I thought it went better than I expected. I finished half of the pages that I should've read. So it didn't go as planned. But I will try again :) I picked the image below because the cats looked very cute!

Growth Mindset Meme.

Week 13 Review

I backed up my files. I missed the storytelling deadline again this week along with some other deadlines. The extra credit assignments will make up for that. I will add my third story to my storybook later this week. 

The thing that I found to be the most interesting from the daily announcements is the storybook link on Monday's announcements! I thought the storybook was written very beautifully!

SSU screenshot.

Source: Monday, November 16 announcement

Tech Tip: Quote

I used Canva this past week to make a banner for my grandma's 92nd birthday party.
Here's the link to that banner: Banner.

Extra Reading Diary: Europa's Fairy Book

My favorite stories from the second unit of Europa's Fairy Book unit by Joseph Jacobs are:

Androcles and the Lion. I read this story before. It was really fun then, it is still fun now.
The main character, Androcles, is treated the same way, but some things are changed.
This story should remind people to do good things in their lives no matter the result. In the end, they might just get something better in return.

A Visitor from Paradise. This is very funny. The way the lady is portrayed is very funny.

The beggar just goes with the lady's story, which was the funniest part.
The ending shows that if you are good, you will get rewarded in some ways in the end. The story portrayed the lady and the husband as good but dumb people, but good things come their way after that bad thing.

Johnnie and Grizzle.What is up with people leaving their kids in the forest in these stories? I've come across several of those kinds now. I have to say, way to go, Johnnie!
I thought of Hansel and Gretel while reading the witch part.
Thankfully, they don't die! Also, somehow the dad gets rich!!

Picture depicting Johnnie dropping a stone.

Inside Again. I read a similar story involving a tiger last time.
This time it involves a snake.
The story brings up an interesting debate: gratitude or the rights of self-preservation.
After reading the ending, I am leaning towards self-preservation! The fox should've kept on walking, instead of helping the man.
It just shows how ungrateful everyone is!

Reading Diary A: Europa's Fairy Book

My favorite stories from the Europa's Fairy Book unit by Joseph Jacobs are:

The Cinder-Maid. A little different version of Cinderella. The main character is treated the same way, but some things are changed.
Some magic is involved. A little magic is always fun. Good details describing the things Cinder-Maid wears. She was lucky the tree was magical :)
I might change some things with this story. Maybe add some new things. Oh, and the poor sisters, they cut off their toes and heels to fit their feet into the shoe! Ha!

Picture depicting one of the sister cutting off her toe. 

The Language of Animals. A son named Jack, his mom, and dad are the main characters. This was a different and interesting story mixed with some familiar themes.
I have to say that, thankfully, the robber had more heart than the father. I might change this though because this seems a little harsh.
Jack was always very nice, and in the end, he forgave his dad.

A Dozen at a Blow. One of my favorites just because it was a similar story to on I read last week I think. A tailor is the main character. He went from killing flies to messing with and killing giants , boars, and unicorns. He is very cunning, hence, he gets away with it every time. I said it last time, it kind of sounds like Mission Impossible based on what he is doing. I might write this story, and give him even more strength. 

Week 12 Review

I backed up my files. I missed the storytelling deadline again this week along with some other deadlines. The extra credit assignments will make up for that. 

The thing that I found to be the most interesting from the daily announcements is the image below on Sunday's announcements! It seemed interesting because it was so funny and true!

Procrastination image!

Source: Sunday, November 15 announcement

Tech Tip Cheezburger

I just created a meme with this site. The meme is at: http://cheezburger.com/8585524480

Meme made at Cheezburger. 

Reading Diary A: More English Fairy Tales

My favorite stories from the More English Fairy Tales unit by Joseph Jacobs are:

The Pied Piper. I remember this story from when I was a little kid.
The rats are extremely annoying. Good details describing Pied Piper. How lucky were the town that he rolled in?
Should've paid the man instead of betraying him. Is Pied Piper's actions justified? I think so!

Picture depicting Pied Piper. 

Tattercoats. A lord, his granddaughter, a prince, and a gooseherd are the main characters. It contains a little bit of magic, which is always awesome.
A question I had was why be mad at your daughter's own blood and kin if you loved your daughter so much? I might write this story just to change that part.
Good details in describing how the girl looked.
Highlights the fact that one shouldn't judge based on someone's appearance.

Johnny Gloke. One of my favorites just because of how reached his resolution to do great deeds. He went from killing flies to killing giants. Johnny Gloke along with the two giants are the main characters. I am really interested in this story. It kind of sounds like Mission Impossible based on the ending.

The Old Witch. This was such an interesting story. It highlights the fact that some people succeeds in life, but some don't even if they try to follow the same path. The two sisters and a witch are the main characters. The witch was not so bad as she didn't kill the second sister when she caught her. 

Week 11 Review

I backed up my files. I missed the storytelling deadline again this week. The extra credit assignments will make up for that. I still have to do the project feedback. I will do that later on today. 

The thing that I found to be the most interesting from the daily announcements is the image below on Friday's announcements! It seemed interesting because it was so funny! All the comma humors are really funny. 

Comma humor image!

Source: Friday, November 6 announcement

Tech Tip Site Navigation

I just fixed my navigation contents with the vertical navigation tip. I liked the vertical navigation because when I did the horizontal navigation, the space for the vertical navigation was still there, and that looked kind of odd.

My site address is: https://sites.google.com/site/ghoststories4you/

Reading Diary B: English Fairy Tales

My favorite stories from the English Fairy Tales unit by Joseph Jacobs are:

Tom Tit Tot. This was a very interesting story. It was one of my favorite because it is similar to Rumpelstiltskin. In fact, it is almost a direct copy of Rumpelstiltskin except for the characters and the beginning of the story. What the little guy wanted is different also, but everything else is same. Every characters are here, the dad is substituted by a mom. I liked Rumpelstiltskin when I read that the first time, hence, I like this also. I felt like this has more details about the settings, which makes it better also. Those details would be very good in a story.

Picture depicting Tom Tit Tot and the lady. 

The Old Woman and Her Pig. Lots of repeated words used in this story, but that's what made this fun. It was really funny to read about what the old woman did to get home. I am glad the cat agreed at the end, or the woman would've had to stay out there :) 

Cap o' Rushes. This was a pretty nice story. I heard this story before, but this was changed a little bit. But the overall theme was the same. About three people were the main characters. The father needed to understand clever things.

The Story of the Three Little Pigs. I think this is my second favorite. It is a little different from the usual three little pigs story. The wolf died at the end, which is a nice change. Wish he died at the beginning, so no pigs would've died. 

Week 10 Review

I backed up my files. I missed the storytelling deadline again this week. The extra credit assignments will make up for that. I still have to do the project feedback. I will do that tomorrow. 

Talking about the daily announcements. The thing that I found to be the most interesting is the image below on Wednesday's announcements! It seemed interesting because it is true haha!

Proofread image!

Source: Wednesday, October 28 announcement

Tech Tip: SoundCloud Embedded