Vote for your favorites here!
You can only vote for the same story TWICE (includes Best All-around). Select other stories (spread the love) for each category.
Friday, October 31, 2014
VOTE HERE!
Voting is closed. Here are the winners:
Vote for your favorites here!
You can only vote for the same story TWICE (includes Best All-around). Select other stories (spread the love) for each category.
Vote for your favorites here!
You can only vote for the same story TWICE (includes Best All-around). Select other stories (spread the love) for each category.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Homecoming Pictures!
I forgot to share these with you all, so here's a link to the album on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/traceeorman/sets/72157647858974089/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/traceeorman/sets/72157647858974089/
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Number of Stories to Read
There are 44 current stories. Students should read at least 38 stories to earn an A.
Required:
1. Write your HONEST & DETAILED comments on your sheet that you turn in to Mrs. Orman. These need to be detailed enough that proves that you read the story. Writing a comment like, "Great story. I liked it a lot" is NOT detailed.
2. Write a WARM FUZZY comment ONLINE after the story. Warm fuzzies are nice things that make the writer feel good. You may also give constructive criticism: advice that helps them improve the story. But say it nicely. Please, no spoilers, please!
3. VOTE for your favorites. The Google form will be embedded into a new post on Friday.
Hope you enjoyed reading all your classmates stories! :)
Required:
1. Write your HONEST & DETAILED comments on your sheet that you turn in to Mrs. Orman. These need to be detailed enough that proves that you read the story. Writing a comment like, "Great story. I liked it a lot" is NOT detailed.
2. Write a WARM FUZZY comment ONLINE after the story. Warm fuzzies are nice things that make the writer feel good. You may also give constructive criticism: advice that helps them improve the story. But say it nicely. Please, no spoilers, please!
3. VOTE for your favorites. The Google form will be embedded into a new post on Friday.
Hope you enjoyed reading all your classmates stories! :)
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Story #27: Lift: The Ballad of Honz and Bronze
For your viewing enjoyment, here's a little video of Hans and Franz, the Austrian weightlifters who may or may not have served as inspiration for Honz and Bronze. ;)
Friday, October 24, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Fewer Stories to Read Tomorrow (Wednesday)...
Tomorrow you will have fewer stories to read, so if you don't get these done tonight, you can catch up tomorrow. :)
Monday, October 20, 2014
Short Story Project Requirements
Short Story Project Requirements
Yes, you are GRADED on this.
1. Read your classmates' stories.
Read 40+ stories & comment for an "A"
Read 30-39 stories & comment for a "B"
Read 20-29 stories & comment for a "C"
Read 10-19 stories & comment for a "D"
2. Give a positive and thoughtful comment for each story you read. You MUST be logged in to post a comment. {Keep in mind that your comments are public and can easily be shared with your parents, principal, or whomever. If you post anything inappropriate, derogatory, inflammatory, or in bad taste, your blog privileges will be taken away and appropriate consequences will apply. This also includes outbursts in class. Keep negative thoughts to yourself.}
3. Keep track of the stories you read using the handout I provide. You can download it on Skyward or get a paper copy from me.
4. Vote for your favorites. I will post the voting form when we finish reading them.
1. Read your classmates' stories.
Read 40+ stories & comment for an "A"
Read 30-39 stories & comment for a "B"
Read 20-29 stories & comment for a "C"
Read 10-19 stories & comment for a "D"
2. Give a positive and thoughtful comment for each story you read. You MUST be logged in to post a comment. {Keep in mind that your comments are public and can easily be shared with your parents, principal, or whomever. If you post anything inappropriate, derogatory, inflammatory, or in bad taste, your blog privileges will be taken away and appropriate consequences will apply. This also includes outbursts in class. Keep negative thoughts to yourself.}
3. Keep track of the stories you read using the handout I provide. You can download it on Skyward or get a paper copy from me.
4. Vote for your favorites. I will post the voting form when we finish reading them.
Have fun and enjoy the creativity of your classmates!
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