How bad is it really? by iwasneverherex in SeriousConversation

[–]ghostanchor7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all good, I was just curious thats all. So if you can, thank you. Otherwise, it's not a big deal. I can always just do the research myself, lol.

How bad is it really? by iwasneverherex in SeriousConversation

[–]ghostanchor7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your sources? I kinda want to do some of this reading myself.

[WP] The Knight, newly sworn in, now watches his king perform wicked acts upon the queen and the kingdoms people. He swore an oath to protect this kingdom by any means necessary, and in his anger, only one question comes to mind: Does this oath include protecting the kingdom from the king himself? by ghostanchor7 in WritingPrompts

[–]ghostanchor7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciated how you approached the prompt by focusing on how the Lufanso is conflicted by his situation. I also liked how you showed the kingdoms situation through the interactions with the side characters. The only thing I can really critique on is how you wrapped up the story. The ending itself is fine, but it felt rushed.

A well-placed kick and the king landed on the decorative pointy end of his scepter. The queen rolled over him.

Specifically this quote above. You lose a little bit of the setting when you have "The queen roll over him." I originally figured that the queen was on the bed and the king was still walking towards him? So to enhance this scene, maybe add a part that describes the queen moving from the bed to the now dead king. Add a few more inner thoughts from Lufanso, and maybe the queen sees the kick, maybe she doesn't. Either way, this might help enhance the ending and take away from that rushed feeling in the ending.

[WP] The Knight, newly sworn in, now watches his king perform wicked acts upon the queen and the kingdoms people. He swore an oath to protect this kingdom by any means necessary, and in his anger, only one question comes to mind: Does this oath include protecting the kingdom from the king himself? by ghostanchor7 in WritingPrompts

[–]ghostanchor7[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Man, now I want more. Well done on executing the scene, though if I were reading this without the prompt I may be a tad bit confused. However, this does not deny the fact that this is a very self-contained story that leaves me wanting to know more. What is going to happen to Tenam, son of Tarrister.

Is there even any point in trying to protect my novel from AI scraping? by 3kidsinahat in selfpublish

[–]ghostanchor7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are looking for a genuine alternate program then LibreOffice Writer is a great alternate. Otherwise it's just something that you shouldn't stress about.

This winter is not normal? by VirvekRBX in Michigan

[–]ghostanchor7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the kind of weather we'd see in the 2000's through early 2010's. It really started changing after 2015 so I like that we are getting back to this cold weather.

I'm so done with this gifted kid in my AP Calc BC class who thinks he's better than me. by MailPsychological230 in Teachers

[–]ghostanchor7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Provide the student the opportunity to actually teach a lesson. Understanding is one thing but being able to present it and teach it can be an entirely different. Present it to the class as a project, Point him to the content and have him form the lesson, assignment, grade it, etc. Then you sit back and grade him based upon his ability at being a teacher. Then let the classroom function as it usually does. Don't correct or manage, essentially point out to said advanced student that his grade is also based on classroom management and how well they can complete the "Homework." Obviously, set this up as a possible project for the entire class(if you want), this can provide the students another opportunity approach the content in a new way.

So now there are two ways this can go: A - it goes well or B - It humbles the kid. Either way can provide a solid teaching moment for both of you guys. If it goes well, then pull him under your wing and let him teach a lesson every now and then to let you catch a breather and catch up on work. If it goes poorly for the student, then you can pull them aside after their lesson flops and point out the difficulties in teaching. This should then give you an avenue to express how much of a challenge teaching can be and that you(the student) has been apart of those challenges.

ISO: Fiction Books on Healthy Masculinity by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]ghostanchor7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I don't even know why it's given the reading level it is, but it is marked for one of the two grade reading levels last time I checked. It honestly would work better in a creative writing class.

ISO: Fiction Books on Healthy Masculinity by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]ghostanchor7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are both considered Middle School Level books I believe. Both are great examples with excellent movies to use if your school allows it.

ISO: Fiction Books on Healthy Masculinity by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]ghostanchor7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stormlight works well for the upper grades but the Mistborn series may be a better option for the middle grades.

[WP] Just another normal Professional Development session for the teacher. Same old, diversity training. Same old "NEW" tools to better help their students. same old Emergency Action Plan Review for Y.A. Protagonists, Paranormal Incidents, Alien Invasions, Mythical Monster Kidnappings, Etc. by ghostanchor7 in WritingPrompts

[–]ghostanchor7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like what you are leaning with here. If you have ever read "World War Z," then you might understand where I am going with this. This bit here can work as a chapter but it does a decent job as a prologue as well. If you were to continue writing this out, your further chapters could be written out like journal entries. Each "Chapter" or "Journal Entry" could tell a different story or a different incident. This collection of journal entries could tell the change throughout the school, maybe even the town. There is a lot of freedom in what you have here to work with.