The sky was cool gray, about to pour water. I wrestled the helicopter to the ground. Ace was flipping through the last book with Leanne and Finn. "I don't think the helicopter can go much further." I murmured, messing with the controls, switching a just-discovered power saver switch on. "We're in Velomosa, right?" Leanne asked. I nodded and sat back on the pilot seat, sighing. Finn stumbled out of the helicopter. "I've got a buck or two to buy some fuel and food... and a newspaper. Can't go a day without one, I can't." Finn said, and left. I played with a lock of hair. Leanne was browsing through books again. "I'll get out," I said, "Could use some fresh air." With that, I followed Finn's path into Velomosa City. The City was nothing at all, a pile of rubbish was its description. It had an odd fragrance, like the smell of blood mixed with a sickeningly sweet scent of honey. I coughed in my sleeve and swung off my red cloak and draped it on an arm. There was kids with soot on their faces, no City sounds mixed with their cries as their Mums pulled them away, scolding at them sternly. I stopped and looked at a buzzing TV. There was a rather pale reporter reporting from Velomosa News.
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I gasped. My father, king Orion, my real, biological father, had died. Was this true?
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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The Art and Aspirations of a Commenter
I believe in the power of a free exchange of ideas. I also recognize that words or access to
some information can be of harm to others, intentionally or unintentionally. As a
commenter, I therefore aspire to participate responsibly in the great online conversation
by:
* treating all bloggers with respect.
* seeking first to understand what is being said.
* celebrating another's accomplishments.
* using school appropriate language.
* rephrasing ideas in the blog that made me think, made me feel, or helped me learn
to let the blogger know his/her voice has been heard.
* commenting specifically and positively, without criticism. If I disagree, I will
comment appropriately, politely stating my perspective.
* being mindful always that I may be a role model to my audience, especially if they
are younger than I.
* making no reference to, link to, and/or giving access to any information that may
be inappropriate for a school setting.
* asking at least one question in my comment with the hopes of continuing a
conversation and deepening thinking.
* using a triple check before submitting any comment: Would I be happy to have my
mother read this comment? My grandmother? My favorite teacher?
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