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A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
Once upon a time, in a small seaside village, Luna Tides lived in a tiny cottage overlooking the vast, sparkling ocean. She loved nothing more than to spend her days exploring the tide pools and watching the waves roll in. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Luna stumbled upon a hidden cove she had never seen before. In the center of the cove, nestled among the rocks, was a beautiful, old-fashioned boat with a shiny wooden hull and a sail that shimmered like the stars.
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So you're building the world of your story, and you have your map and the basic outline of a country or kingdom. It's time to add people! Get advice on developing the denizens of your fictional world, from their culture to their names and politics.
Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to T he War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms PowerPoint Slides: 1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story. 2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling. 3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text. 4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story. 5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story. 6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection. 7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period. 8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work. 9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel. DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM: · Introduce new story · Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text · Stimulate group discussion · Create predictions about text · Use as distance learning resource · Post on webpage · Add to electronic notebooks Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson. This lesson is also available in Google Slides. Enjoy! -From Kiwious About Vocab
Award-winning journalist, travel writer, and author Elisabeth Eaves shares how and why to use your setting to create characters and plot in fiction, including her top four tenets for creating a world that will linger long after the story ends and three writing exercises.
Step into a world where ancient rivalries and shifting alliances shape the destiny of nations. This compelling historical epic intertwines the fates of the Gauls, Teutons, and Romans, crafting a mesmerizing tale of valor, betrayal, and unity. At the heart of the story is Eamon, a young Gaulish druid who discovers a mystical relic prophesied to unite the fractured tribes against the encroaching Roman Empire. As Eamon's journey unfolds, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world of fierce battles, complex politics, and the struggle for peace. From alliances forged in the heat of conflict to betrayals that threaten to unravel their fragile unity, every page brims with excitement and intrigue. Through epic battles and personal dramas, explores the transformative power of cooperation and the strength found in diversity. As ancient cultures collide and new leaders rise, this novel not only recounts the past but inspires a vision for a hopeful future. Experience the saga of a lifetime and discover how brings with it the promise of unity and renewal. Where history, heroism, and hope collide.
Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors. He marvels at how stepping through a doorway can take him from one world to another. He is especially enthralled by the doors of his imagination, which he refers to as "doors in the air." He delights in discovering that when he passes through these doors, he leaves behind all feelings of boredom, fear and unpleasantness. Doors in the Air is a lilting journey through house doors, dream doors and, best of all, doors in the air.
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