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Post by Hidden Jewel on Jul 23, 2008 18:53:32 GMT -5
Is this what they are supposed to come up with for Project 1?
The Frogs Desiring a King
The Frogs were perfectly content in a marshy area that was ideal for their lifestyle. They led simple lives where no one bothered with them and they left everyone else alone. But for some of the amphibians, this just wasn’t enough, and they decided to do something about getting a set of rules and a ruler to enforce those rules. So they sent a request to Jove. “Give us a king,” they whined,” for we are unable to govern ourselves.”
Jove roared with laughter and sent down a great oak tree, which caused pandemonium to break out as it landed among the frogs. The terrified frogs scurried for the shore as if more trees were going to fall on top of them. For a few minutes, the frogs perched on the bank, waiting for the terrible monster to do something. But the log stayed still. After a moment more, two of the most courageous frogs in the group hopped into the water and swam cautiously toward their new king. Seeing that their approach did not disturb it, the greatest hero of the frogs leaped on top of the log and began to dance. Soon all the others joined him on top of their ruler, dancing a making merry.
For a while, the frogs were happy to ignore their new King Log. But once again, some of them became dissatisfied. “Jove,” they demanded, “give us a real king, one who does something.” Jove, finding this insulting, became upset and sent down a stork, who lost no time eating its subjects. By the time the frogs apologized, it did no good. They realized that no rule was better than cruel rule.
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Post by Hidden Jewel on Jul 23, 2008 20:19:41 GMT -5
My husband was wondering if they are supposed to keep the same story line just using their own words, or if they are supposed to approach the elements from a different angle such as how things lead up to wanting a ruler, how they respond to the log, etc.
Thanks.
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Post by greengables on Jul 24, 2008 8:10:26 GMT -5
Yes, this is a good retelling for Writing Project 1. The main objective is to retell the story, sticking to just the details included in the story, and retaining the same emphasis as the author. Your student has done this very nicely and completely.
Well done!
Kathy
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Post by greengables on Jul 24, 2008 8:14:26 GMT -5
Yes, they are to keep the same storyline, just using their own words. They are not to deduce or analyze the situation, just retell it.
Does this answer your question? If not, please ask again!
Kathy
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Post by Hidden Jewel on Jul 24, 2008 9:46:19 GMT -5
Yes, that answers my question. Thanks.
Is there a point in the writing projects where they do start to change the storyline or create their own?
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