Reading Notes: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-Part A

I decided to read the Alice in Wonderland stories in order to help with my story. I had started reading this story and wanted my story book to be based off it. So I am reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll this week for my extra reading!

Down the Rabbit-Hole: I really like this story! I am quite familiar with the Alice in Wonderland series and am enjoying reading it again.

Down the Rabbit-Hole (cont.): I like that this is the traditional Alice in Wonderland story. I think I'm going to use something similar to this in my story for my storybook.

Down the Rabbit-Hole (end): I really don't like how the story just stops and skips to another place. I am somewhat familiar with Alice in Wonderland so I don't feel like I'm missing that much. I just feel like I did miss a nice portion of it though.

 

Alice Growing

 

Advice from a Caterpillar: I was never quite sure what the caterpillar stands for or what he represents. I'm hoping I will understand soon or at least get an idea for the way I want my story to go.
 

Advice from a Caterpillar (cont.): The caterpillar is a very confusing character. I still don't understand his purpose. He seems to just tell nonsensical tales and not be much help. I would like to have a character that makes more sense in my story. Maybe more like the Cheshire cat, which I'm sure I will meet later! I think I may not keep the easily offended attitudes in my story. I would like to make them more carefree and nice, but then have a flip personality in the end.

Advice from a Caterpillar (end): It's interesting that she turns into a serpent like creature with her long, flexible neck. I am not a huge fan of the animals. They are all quite rude. It is funny that as soon as she reaches her desired size, she is so willing to change her size again to potentially talk to some people in a white house.

Pig and Pepper: We met the Cheshire cat! I like that the people seem somewhat nicer in this place, but who knows.

Pig and Pepper (cont.): Another strange story. I did enjoy this story too, but I am confused again. Were all the people actually pigs? What a confusing story! I'm not sure if I want to have such a confusing story to my storybook. I think I will have it make more sense then make it confusing at the end.

Pig and Pepper (end): I think I will have a character like the Cheshire cat, except more helpful!

Week 8 Growth Mindset

I definitely think I concentrate too much on the grade and not learning the material. I used to not be that way. I was always more concerned with learning and understanding until I got to college where my GPA was a major factor that could determine future careers, internships, and the possibility of graduate school. I know this and have been working on it, but it is still hard when such an emphasis is placed on the importance of a great GPA. I have always been a person to do more than the minimum required of me. So pushing myself hasn't ever been a problem. I am also a very self motivated person. If I decide something is important, I will complete it to the best of my abilities. In this class, I have had trouble setting a consistent schedule. I have noticing that I have been getting more, and more behind; therefore, I plan to take this spring break to catch up and get ahead. I am usually pretty good at keeping a schedule, and I still am, but I would just like to work further ahead in this class than I am now!

 

Motivation for the week :)

Week 8 Reflections

I love writing, and so far I have liked most of my stories. I admittedly have liked writing some more than others. I have learned that I love writing about love. I enjoy happy endings, and I don't really like writing sad or dark stories. The last few stories have been hard for me to write because I haven't had much time to just think about what I want to write, but instead have had to just start writing and hope I get to somewhere I am satisfied with getting to instead of developing an elaborate story with a great plot.

 

Me writing the last few stories

 

I am so excited for my storybook. The type of writing I do is usually on the longer side. It has been a little difficult for me to write under 1000 words in some of my stories. So having the storybook where I can really develop a character and make a larger story is more what I like to do!

I would like to try to write a suspenseful or thriller story. This isn't the type of writing I usually do and I think it would be a good challenge for me. I think it would also help me broaden my writing skills and maybe learn a little more about my writing style.

I love the imagery that some people have used in their stories. I feel like I am there with the character and not just reading about him or her. I am definitely working on that especially with my storybook. I will probably edit it multiple more times to add more detail and imagery. I think reading more stories and writing more on my own will help me develop as a writer and a critic. I will try to give more critical feedback, but be constructive at the same time. I still really think positive encouragement is the best way to go though!