Week 8 Progress

For the most part, I am happy with my progress in this class far. This past weekend is where I had a hiccup. Of course, I saved those last three assignments for Sunday, and Sunday I was very sick so I couldn't get them done. BUT, I should be good to the rest of the semester. I will just make sure I get the assignments done in Week 15 so I can make up those lost points.

(Birdy)

Week 8 Comments and Feedback

When receiving feedback, I find that the feedback for my stories isn't really beneficial. However, the feedback that I have received for my storybook project has been amazing. I have been able to utilize some feedback I have received from peers, SO THANK YOU!

I don't think the feedback that I have been leaving others on their stories has been beneficial either. I think this is because if it is a recreation of a story that I didn't read, then I'm not exactly sure if I'm critiquing their story or the original. Sometimes the older stories just don't make sense.

I really enjoy reading other people's blogs and introductions. Some of the people who comment on my blogs, I recognize. So it is cool being able to sort of have that interaction with my classmates since this is an online class.

I really have no idea how I can improve on my feedback or how I utilize feedback. It's hard. Sometimes I just really like what I read, and I don't see anything wrong. Sometimes I don't know what someone did really well, I just know that I liked it.

(cheezburger)

This image communicates exactly what I need to do in order to benefit from the feedback I receive. Perhaps I will try to really focus on the things that are most commonly stated.

Week 8 Reading and Writing

I would like to say that I am super satisfied with how things are going in this class. I really enjoy the readings, and sometimes it's hard to choose which one I want to base my story off of. The first story I wrote was kind of complicated. I pretty much wrote a whole new story that had a similar plot. After reading others' stories, I have discovered different ways I can go about changing a story. I usually have a lot of fun recreating a story.

As far as my storybook project, I think it's gonna be a hit. I've had many positive comments, and I am stoked to see where I'm going to go with it. I've been able to utilize some of the feedback I have received from my peers, so THANK YOU ALL!

(Leo DiCaprio)

To be honest, the reading notes don't help me with my story. I just write up a summary of the story for  the sake of completed the assignment, so I never go back to look at my notes - but, I do not mind the extra points!

Looking forward, I am just a little nervous about the pages in my storybook. They're going to be of each individual student talking about themselves, and I will have to make sure I obtain the accurate information for each fable and incorporate it into my storybook.

(Pecos Bill)

Pecos Bill is the story in my storybook that I am most excited about writing. I plan to give him a southern dialect to really add to his character. His story is different than the others, so I think the variety in my storybook will be interesting!