Check out the class story, The Common Sense Chronicles- Volume II, The Class Story. It was an awesome experience for me to write. I had a chance to create interesting stories where the characters had to learn or use their common sense to solve problems. The characters in the story are very loosely based on the students. Obviously none of my students are doctors, mayors, foremen, mages, or hold any other ridiculous job yet. Some may aspire to be doctors, mayors, foremen or even mages and that is wonderful. Because none of the students hold those positions yet, I hope they will enjoy the shenanigans their fictional selves have found themselves in. Throughout the year I taught my students the importance of creating conflict with characters. Some stories in the Common Sense Chronicles Volume II have characters arguing, doing unexpected behaviors, deceiving one another, and bringing people together, peace keeping and problem solving. Most importantly, the story has a moral where characters use their common sense to solve problems.
Like the characters in the story, my year 3 Brufftopians needed to constantly think and use their heads. They had to activate their common sense to solve problems throughout the school day. Check out the top 30 common sense concepts we learned this school year.
Finally, I've said the story is "finished." That is a term I have used lightly because of the many on going edits the story is undergoing. After sharing with the students all of my editing woes, there are a great many more hours I could put into editing the story. I am pretty sure every time I read the story I find myself saying, "My good man, have you even read this story over once?" Regardless, the story has been printed and posted. I hope you enjoy it now, and for many more years to come. Check the Google Docs story, too. I'll continue to edit, revise, and work on the story until it feels just right. Have a great summer and always remember, Brufftopians prevail with a growth mindset.
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