Review: Week 5

Who doesn't love a good movie? Who also doesn't love a good horror film? 

Ok, so maybe not a lot of people but if you do check out this photo. Then after you do that check out the class announcement. Just remember summer comes after this semester! Work hard! 

United States of Horror Movies
Source: Daily Class Announcements

Learning Challenge: Find A Favorite Reading Meme

Learning Challenge: From Learn by H.E.A.R.T

Reading meme

I almost choose not to do this challenge because I was having a hard time finding a reading meme that really caught my attention. Then I found this one that says, reading is dreaming with open eyes. I paused for a moment then had to 100% agree. I had never thought of it in that way before. 

When you read a book you just have you wide open imagination to picture the story being told. Exactly like in a dream but your eyes are open. You are able to see the characters in your own way, along with the details around them. 

Whenever I have read a book then the movie comes out, I am always shocked by the appearances from the movie. They always end up so different from how I originally pictured them in my mind while reading the book. I think it's always interesting. (The book is always better than the movies) The characters are the ones who end up being the most different. Which I can understand because it's hard to find the best actor that matched the book description perfectly. Yet, even when it comes down to the scene or landscape from the book to the movie is significantly different. I can only imagine what its like for everyone else. Or maybe it's just me who pictures things differently. I find that unlikely, though. Everyone has such a fascinating mind that works in its own unique way. 

Now, I will be dreaming of the day and night! #read

Week 5: Reading Diary, Extra: Lagoo, the Story-Teller

Lagoo. Source: Form the unit reading

I choose the reading from Unit: American Indian Fairy Tales.






Lagoo was known to be so wise that no one else could compare to him. Lagoo could understand the language of the animals and knew the secrets of the woods. He was also a huge fan to the children. He would make necklaces from shells for little girls. For the boys, he would help them make bows and arrows. He was most famous to the children for the stories he told. Lagoo could also answer all their questions they had asked; who, when why and where.

This was the first story to the unit, it follows with the story of the North wind then continues with clouds and stars. Each story is told my Lagoo the wise one.

I choose this section for more inspiration to my storybook, Cherokee myths. I also enjoy learning about the Indian ways. I liked how the introduction,  Lagoo, the Story-Teller was the introduction for this unit. It gave a good setting to the unit. For my storybook, I am doing something similar. So I found this unit's reading helpful. I think that the more details you give in the introduction the better image it sets in the readers mind.

Indian Fire Photo By; LaughingRaven on Pixabay

I have gathered that it is very popular for Indians to gather around the fireplace to tell stories. In the story Lagoo,  the Story-Teller, winter was the prime time for storytelling. In many creation stories of Native Americans fire was not always on earth or at easy access. Such as the myth of The First Fire, by the Cherokee Indians. Indian are believers that each and everything creature on earth is important and had a job. They also are very close to earth and its element. 

I enjoy reading and learning about Indians and their myths because it is not the cultural norm of today. Today most things evolve around electricity, technology and money. If you read this Indian myth they didn't need any of those things. They lived on the earth and only the earth. They were self-sustaining. I appreciate the way they looked at the world and gave back to it what it gave to them.    I am also a fan of animals and I think it would be interesting to go back in the old times of the Indians when they held very close relationships with animals. There is also another myth on the creation of medicine. This myth is called, Origin Of Disease and Medicine also from the Cherokee. It tells how there was an imbalance with the humans and animals so the animals brought thickness to the humans. The humans had also been kind and loving towards the plants, though. So in return, the plants offered them medicine from their leaves, berried and herbs. Anything the Indians needed they could find naturally on earth. 

Story from: American Indian Fairy Tales unit. Sorce: American Indian Fairy Tales by W.T. Larner, with illustrations by John Rae (1921).

Thoughts about Comments

Thanks to everyone who has left comments on my blog stories and introduction. It's interesting to see what people have in common with me. It is also very helpful as a writer to know how readers see your story.

The most helpful comments I have received are ones that let me know what I could do better to make the story a better read. For example, I used to have a few very large paragraphs. Now, after getting comments, I have learned that more small paragraphs make for an easier read.

Along with the past weeks feedback project on learning to comment using WWW, wow, I wonder and what if? These have not only help me comment on others stories but helped me write better stories as well. I always ask myself these questions when writing. I try to make my stories interesting and give good detail. I also enjoy when people ask what if questions. It gives me great ideas for future story writing or even idea to rewrite the story in that perspective.

Ask Questions

In my opinion, a good comment with have positive as well as negative (something to work on) feedback. I know some people don't want to be rude or sound like they are trying to put down a story. For me though I take criticism well and would like to know if there is anything that could improve my posts.

Week 5: Storytelling

Authors Note: This week's story was based on the origin story of The Lion and the Hare. The original story is about a Lion who takes over a forest and is eating all the other animals. Then one day they decided to tell the lion he was too mighty to have to catch all his food so they would bring it to him. From that day on the animals would gather and decide who would sacrifice themselves to the lion. One day it was the hare's turn to be sacrificed but he was not willing to die. So he came up with a plan and told the other animals he will get rid of the lion of good and solve the problem. So he tricked the lion into believing there was another lion by making him look down into a well filled with water. The lion saw his reflection, thinking it was anther lion and jumped into the well.

For my story, I wanted to do my best to really change it up. I also added the plot twist of the Lion and the Hare becoming friends. This story also reminds me of The Lion King. This is how I came up with the idea of the lion cub getting lost and the hare finding him and becoming friends. Kind of like Timon and Pumbaa. Then when the lion and the outsider lion found each other and they are brothers, that idea was when Nala found Simba.

I also decided to add my authors note first to see how my readers would respond. If it gives them a better image inter mind before they start reading the story.

Nash and Klee

One early morning an adventurous lion club decided he would go out on a journey. He ventured so far and did not realize how long he had been gone until night started to fall. This is also when the lion cub noted he was far from him homeland. He began to get worried and scared, as well as hungry. The cub did not want to travel in the dark so he started to look for shelter for the night. Along the way, the cub found a bush of berries and jumped straight into the middle of them with joy. As the cub was munching away on the berry bush he hears a little rustle in the bush next to him. He crouched down and crawled under the bushes when he found a baby rabbit.

Nash by the bushes 

"Hey! My names Nash, what's your name?" The cub said with excitement.

The baby rabbit jumped straight into the air then fell back down but before the rabbit ran off Nash spoke to him once more. "Wait! I won't hurt you. I am lost and very far from home. I was starving until I found these berries looking for a place to sleep through the night. I am scared myself. I have never been alone this long before. Please help me."

The rabbit replied, "Hi Nash, my name is Klee. Sorry, I almost ran away but you are a lion and lions eat rabbits. Thanks for not eating me. I live just around these bushes. You can sleep here for the night, it's a safe place from the rest of the jungle."

That night Nash and Klee curled up side by side and sleep sound through the night. When they felt the warmth from the sun on their backs they woke up in search to find Nash's homeland. They searched for many days, turning into many weeks.  Along the way, they encountered challenging tasks, escaped vicious beasts, and made it into deadly territory.

Nash out on an adventure 

What Nash and Klee didn't see though was that they also become the greatest of friends thought their journey. The two would always have each others back. Nash would be the muscle and power. The Klee would be the smart and sneaky one. The two made a great team together and became a brother. Eventually, they gave up the search form Nash's homeland. Not necessary because they couldn't find it but because Nash had found a new homeland with Klee.

As time went by Nash was no longer a little cub. He was a full grow Lion; his mane flourished in the wind, he muscles were massively built, his teeth were as sharp as blades, and his skills were like no one had ever seen before. Nash had grown to be the king of this jungle and no one dared to get in his was or even think about touching Klee and his family.

Nash grew up 

Nash was well respected by all the animals in the jungle and was a great king. He kept peace with all the creatures. He even set a rule for himself that he would not hunt in his homeland he would travel outside the boundaries to do so.

One day Nash was out for a hunt and Klee was out adventuring on his own. Looking for spots him and Nash could play in when he returned from his hunt. Klee had found an old castle on the outskirts of the jungle and went in to explore. Klee didn't know it at the time but he was being watched. There was another lion, an outsider that was tracking Klee. A small bird flying up above had seen this lion come into the jungle and flew to find Nash.

As soon as the bird found Nash traveling back from his hunt he swooped down and told him what he had seen. In fear from his brother Klee, Nash bolted to the old castle the bird described.

Back at the old castle, the outsider was just about to pounce onto Klee when Nash jumped into the outsider in the nick of time. The two lions were at battle in a furious fight. Roars broke out and filled the jungle. The other animals hear and came rushing to see what was happening. The outsider and Nash were tearing apart what was remaining of the castle. Bricks were breaking and clouds of dust gathered around the two as they tussled about. Then the wind began to blow and Nash had caught the scent of the outsider. At once Nash jumped off the outsider in  astonishment. He couldn't believe the scent, for it was one that was more than just familiar to him.

"Brother, is that you? It is I Nash, I am still alive. I have been living here ever since I got lost as a cub. This rabbit, Klee found me and helped me when I had no one else."

Nash was right, this outsider of a lion was no other than Nash's brother. Two then became to jump all over each other but this time, it was out of joy and playfulness. The two had been reunited as long lost brothers. Nash had explained everything to him, how he got lost and Klee and he could never find him homeland. Yet in all their searches Klee had become his new brother and Nash become king of this jungle and watched over everyone.

Nash's brother stayed a few days trying to get Nash to come back to his original homeland. Nash turned down his offer though and  choose to stay here where he felt was him home and where he belonged. Nash could also never leave Klee.

From that day on Nash continued to rule his jungle and spend the rest of his days adventuring with Klee. His lion brother would also make trips to come visit and all was well in the life of Nash.


Bibliography: This week's story was inspired by, The Lion and Hare. From the Bidpai unit. The story source: The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai by Maude Barrows Dutton, with illustrations by E.Boyd Smith, (1908).

Week 5: Reading Diary, Continued: The Lion and the Hare

The Lion and the Hare: Link

This story is from the Bidpai unit. Story source: The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai by Maude Barrows Dutton, with illustrations by E. Boyd Smith, (1908)

Illustration of La Fontaine's fable by Gustave Doré

I choose to highlight this story because the I am also interested how people/animals come together to fight a cause. In this story there was a mighty lion that roamed around eating all the other creatures. to rebuttal against the lion they came up to him and told him that because he was so great he shouldn't have to hunt for his food. They all decided that they would gather and decide who would sacrifice themselves to the lion.

Yet, one day it was the hare's turn to sacrifice himself to the lion. The hare was not ready to die yet. This is my favorite part of the story because the hair alone fought for himself instead of just giving up to the regular acts of the society. Instead the hare came up with a grand idea.

The hair told the other animals that the lion was still tormenting them all and that he was going to solve the problem once and for all. Before the hare went off to see the lion he mastered up a plan. By this time the lion was very hungry and upset from waiting. The hare arrived at the lions place and the lion asked why he had been waiting so long on his food. The hair replied with a story that on his way to sacrifice himself to him, along with another hare they were attacked my a lion. This other lion had ate his friend. The Lion was even more upset and angry than before.

This is were the hare's master plan started to take place. The hare told the lion he would take him to the other lion and he could fight him and show him who owned this forest. The hare took the lion to an ancient well. He told the lion that the other was there. In this well there was water. The lion then walked up to the well and saw his reflection. The lion had thought this was the other lion invading his territory, so he jumped in the well and fell in to never come out again.

What I gained from this story was that just because someone tells you what you should do doesn't always mean that you have to do it. You should stay strong to yourself and fight for what you believe in. Instead of just walking to his death the hare came up with a plan not only to save his life but to get ride of the lion for good.

Week 5: Reading Diary: Bidpai Introduction

Week 5 reading over Unit: Bidpai

For my reading diary I decided to focus on the introduction to this unit. One because this week I will write my introduction to my story book. Two,  I found it very interesting yet helpful that this unit had an introduction. It is the first unit I have read with a while story as an introduction. 

Before the actual introduction story start it tells a mini story about how Bidpai had a massive library but because of its greatness in size it was a hassle to carry. It took 20 years just to extract all his books into encyclopedias of 12 thousand volumes. Then it took 30 camels to carry these. 

He presented these 30 camels caring book to the king but he rapidly objected in taking this life time to read all this. So they were compacted down to 15 camel loads, then 10, then 4, then 2, then eventually to just one average size mule. 

Bidpai grew very tired of this and knew he was getting to be very old. So he took a simple palm leaf and wrote in a golden style 4 simple paragraphs for the king: 

1. The greater part of the sciences comprise but one single word: "Perhaps." And the whole history of mankind contains no more than three: they are "born, suffer, die."

2. Love nothing but what is good, and do all that thou loves to do; think nothing but what is true, and speak not all that thou thinnest."

3. O kings! Tame your passions, govern yourselves, and it will be only child's play to govern the world.

4. O kings! O people! It can never be often enough repeated to you, what the half-witted venture to doubt, that there is no happiness without virtue, and no virtue without God.

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Pedigree go the Bidpai literature

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The Fables of Bidpai are of Eastern heritage from the centuries before the birth of Christ. It is how their traditions came to be. Their traditions has it inscribed as the sage of India who lived about to the year of 300 B.C. Bedpan grew up to be one of the bravest philosophers of his generation. He stood infant of the king trying to bring wisdom to the foolish ruler. Bedpan was then sent to a prison cell. Until one day the King was problem and went to the sage (Bidpai) for wisdom. After 12 months Bidpai had wrote his fables to give his moral wisdom to the king and Empire. 

I found it inspiring that he worked so hard yet was so wise that he compact all he had read from so many books into 4 simple paragraphs. I also like the perspective and mind set it gave to the beginning of this unit. 

Reading this introduction gave me a few ideas to help with my introduction to my storybook!

Story Source: The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai. By Maude Barrows Dutton, illustrationsby E. Boyd Smith, 1908.

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