Author Adventures -- Bethlehem

Our writing topic today was No Electricity. Campers discussed and wrote about life without today's conveniences--

I wouldn't have a Wii anymore! -- Jolade

We also practiced alliteration to use with our shape poems tomorrow.

Creative Composers -- Bethlehem

Today we explored sound and seasons. Before it got too hot, we went outside. We also listened to music. Why? To delve into characterization, of course! Kayla created a character named Derek, who snowboards in winter, skateboards in the fall, and bicycles in summer. That's one active, inspirational character!

Reader's Theatre -- Bethlehem

Today we enjoyed designing our invitations for Friday's play, "Sleeping Ugly." Our second rehearsal was performed. Derek has an incredible bird mask, but that's just one of many props/costumes that our group has brought in. Our instructor says that we "have certainly gone above and beyond in preparing for Friday's event!"

Digital Storytelling -- Bethlehem

We continued using Movie Maker. Today we finished our second (or third) movies and saved our creations to our flash drives. We worked on finding the right balance -- voice, music, and timing -- oh, my!

7th Day of Writing Camps -- Bethlehem, 8-11-09

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TUESDAY

Today was our seventh day of writing camps! Please check out the blazing posts below for today's highlights!

Reader's Theatre -- Bethlehem

Today we had our first rehearsal! Some of us even brought in costumes and props. We also continued writing in the computer lab.

We are looking forward to tomorrow when we can write and rehearse again.

Digital Storytelling -- Bethlehem

Today some of us started a new story, while others were putting the final touches on their first story. We looked at other digital stories and critiqued their choice of pictures, picture composition, choice of music or sounds and the volume.

Don't forget to RSVP for our film festival on Friday at 3 p.m. See you then!