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

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.