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Hiring Young Publishers
Hiring Young Publishers
The 6th Grade ELA Publishing House has just started its operations. The Editorial, Creative and Research Departments were quickly filled by highly competent workforce.
This is the Editorial Department headed by Jacob.
Nico and Aron actively contributed to the conceptualization of the project as idea-makers.
The idea board of the team was constantly reviewed and evaluated.
This is the Research Department. Martin carefully checks the spelling and grammar in their draft.
Maribel patiently devotes her time adding inspiration from her research.
Stephen merges his own ideas to his online research.
This is the Creative Department headed by Isabella. The team did some multi-tasking as they also gave ideas to the Editorial Department
Keren visualizes the physical attributes of the characters through her illustration.
Ayden crafted the protagonist's sword.
Crafting the Characters
Crafting the Characters
The publishers did a research on the existing Greek gods and goddesses. They did meticulous planning in choosing the powers they want their original Greek gods/goddess to possess. From these powers, they searched out corresponding Greek words. Once they had the names figured out, they started defining the physical characteristics, powers, limitations and social relationships of the protagonists.
The first draft of the character profile
The first draft of the character profile
Internalizing the character of Krisinomos
Internalizing the character of Krisinomos
After creating the character profile, the team determined the different characters involved. This started with a review about the 4 different types of characters: static, dynamic, flat and round.
After creating the character profile, the team determined the different characters involved. This started with a review about the 4 different types of characters: static, dynamic, flat and round.
Ayden focused on his craft
Ayden focused on his craft
Isa carefully sketching the protagonist's body
Isa carefully sketching the protagonist's body
The digital sketch of the protagonist and the antagonist
The digital sketch of the protagonist and the antagonist
The digital sketch of the armor of Krisinomos
The digital sketch of the armor of Krisinomos
The researchers ensured the relevance of the symbols to the story
The researchers ensured the relevance of the symbols to the story
Gold and marble - the inspiration for the character's majestic house disguised as a cave
Gold and marble - the inspiration for the character's majestic house disguised as a cave
Scheming the Story Map
Scheming the Story Map
Now that they have their protagonists, antagonists, flat, round, dynamic and static characters planned out, it's time to sail through the saga.
The making of the title became a challenge as the team made sure it will catch the reader's attention.
The making of the title became a challenge as the team made sure it will catch the reader's attention.
These young publishers saw themselves in the story, and they were able to word the themes beautifully.
These young publishers saw themselves in the story, and they were able to word the themes beautifully.
Who will tell the story? The class unanimously decided on the 3rd person point-of-view.
Who will tell the story? The class unanimously decided on the 3rd person point-of-view.
The publication of this book underwent a series of mini-lessons, using the HMH Collections Level-up Tutorials on Plot Stages.
The publication of this book underwent a series of mini-lessons, using the HMH Collections Level-up Tutorials on Plot Stages.
The completed story plot mountain of 6B1, filled with vivid details and information.
The completed story plot mountain of 6B1, filled with vivid details and information.
Publishing the Project
Publishing the Project
The 3 departments have triumphantly worked together. They have determined their purpose, set their goals, challenged their abilities, gone through every element, proofread every page, cross-checked the technicalities, and achieved their objectives. Time to savor the sweet flavor of success. Presenting, "Krisinomos: The Greek God of Judgment and Law".
Bella doing the finishing touches on the 1st page.
Bella doing the finishing touches on the 1st page.
Jack & Justin working on the most colorful illustration.
Jack & Justin working on the most colorful illustration.
Aron adding life to the duel between Krisinomos and Kako.
Aron adding life to the duel between Krisinomos and Kako.
Isa trying to manage the production of the illustrations while working on one.
Isa trying to manage the production of the illustrations while working on one.
Stephen enjoying what he does best - reading, to add helpful ideas to the story.
Stephen enjoying what he does best - reading, to add helpful ideas to the story.
Because it's just right to reward ourselves for our hard work!
Because it's just right to reward ourselves for our hard work!
The cover page!
The cover page!
Meet the 3 friends - Kako, Krisinomos and Nekros.
Meet the 3 friends - Kako, Krisinomos and Nekros.
Unity proved to be a great asset of the team.
Unity proved to be a great asset of the team.
The cave rumored to be gold-laden inside
The cave rumored to be gold-laden inside
And here comes the cerberus. It pays to wait and listen.
And here comes the cerberus. It pays to wait and listen.
The streets marched on by Krisinomos' guards.
The streets marched on by Krisinomos' guards.
It is good to be entertained by a story that stimulates your mind and teaches a valuable lesson through and through.
It is good to be entertained by a story that stimulates your mind and teaches a valuable lesson through and through.
Yes, they are the real heroes behind this AMAZING story! Go EAGLES!
Yes, they are the real heroes behind this AMAZING story! Go EAGLES!
Telling the Tale
Telling the Tale
Who is Krisinomos? What is the story of his life? Tune in to the video-recording of this masterpiece as the 6B reads to you, "Krisinomos: The Greek God of Judgment and Law", the published book of the 6th graders of Altar Valley Middle School.
Chapter 1
Krisinomos and his 2 friends overheard the townspeople talk about the gold in the cave. They rushed to get the riches. But, did they make the right choice?
Chapter 2
A broken friendship, a love found, a war to unfold, and an unescapable consequence.
Chapter 3
The past shows up in the present, and a friendship turned ill, faces its unpleasant fate.
Chapter 4
It is time to say goodbye. But, a wrong decision still has to pay a multiple costly price.
Chapter 5
A wrong has been made right. Will Krisinomos keep his promise? Will he see the love of his life again?
The Interview
The Interview
The 6th graders faced the camera to bring us behind the scenes.
What processes have you gone through in the publication of this book? What challenges and lessons did you learn? Do you have a particular message to the school district and to your readers? Here is a short documentary from the 6th grade book writers of Altar Valley Middle School.
Mrs. Cristales
Mrs. Cristales
6th Grade ELA
Mrs. Mattias
Mrs. Mattias
6th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Van Keuren
Ms. Van Keuren
6th Grade SPED
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