M3-Meet a Pharaoh (Due 11/12)

This Week's Mission: 

Bowing politely, travelers meet greatness. Now that you are in Ancient Egypt, it is time to meet one of these great Egyptian Ruler-Gods. Choose one of the Pharaohs we have studied (or research a different one) and either meet them and talk to them or visit one the temples built in their honor.

Find out, and creatively share, what your Pharaoh was famous for and what they contributed to Egyptian history. But beware...Pharaohs were known to have magical powers and the ability to put strange curses on people and can paralyze you with fear.

Specific Post Requirements:

• Must provide time frame (years) that pharaoh was alive.
• Must inform reader of at least one accomplishment or trait pharaoh was known for.

General Post Requirements:

• Post title must start with "M3"
• Must be about 2-3 paragraphs in length (if using dialogue your total post should not be longer than two screen lengths)
• Must use a form of the  delicious word "paralyze" (underline the word when you use it.)
• Must use Writer's Secret 1.3. Be sure to highlight it when used.

Comment Requirements:

• Must read and comment on 2 other M3 blog posts.
• Comments need to be specific to the post. (For example: "I like the way your described the warm Egyptian night air. It made me feel like I was there." or "Excellent use of groggy! I laughed out loud." is specific and helpful. Whereas, "Cool post." is generic and sad.

M2-Welcome to Ancient Egypt (Due 10/28)

This Week's Mission: 

Start traveling! Some of you ended your last post with a departure, others are already in Egypt, some are still home waiting for orders. No matter where you are it's time to explore Ancient Egypt. For this mission you need to explore the Nile River. Tell me some of the interesting geographic features of the Nile and its surrounding terrain.

If you happen to meet anyone feel free to ask them questions about their lives: part of your deal with TTI is that we provide you with an implanted translator, this device lets you speak, read, and listen in any language known to mankind! Enjoy your travels.

Specific Post Requirements:

• Must use sensory detail to describe the environmental factors that shaped Ancient Egypt.
• Must use at least four of the five senses.(Sight, Smell, Sound, Taste, Touch)

General Post Requirements:

• Post title must start with "M2"
• Must be 2-3 paragraphs in length (if using dialogue your total post can not be longer than two screen lengths)
• Must use a form of the  delicious word "sandwich" (underline the word when you use it.)
• There will be no new Writer's Secret this week due to the need for extra blog time (Monday & Tuesday will also be reserved for blogging).You may use either 1.1 or 1.2. Be sure to highlight it when used.

Comment Requirements:

• Must read and comment on 2 other M2 blog posts.
• Comments need to be specific to the post. (For example: "I like the way your described the warm Egyptian night air. It made me feel like I was there." or "Excellent use of groggy! I laughed out loud." is specific and helpful. Whereas, "Cool post." is generic and sad.

Blog Grading

Blog posts are worth 10 points.

Points are earned using the following point-based rubric:

1 point for correctly using the Delicious Word
1 point for correctly using the Writer's Secret
2 points for correct grammar and spelling

2 points for historical accuracy (well integrated into story) 
2 points for a creative story (completes mission & is engaging)

2 points for reading and commenting (1 point per good comment on the current blog post of a fellow time traveler)

M1 - Your Story Begins Due Oct 22

This Week's Mission: 

Congratulations, you will start your first time travel voyage next week. This week you need to get your life in order, pack your belongings, say good-bye to your family and friends and prepare for your trip.

General Post Requirements:

• Post title must start with "M1"
• Must be 2-3 paragraphs in length (if using dialogue your total post can not be longer than two screen lengths)
• Must use a form of the  delicious words "groggy" and "bon appetit" (underline the word when you use it.)
• Must use Writer's Secret 1-1. (highlight it when you use it.)
• Must use Writer's Secret 1-2. (highlight it when you use it.)

Specific Post Requirements:

• Must show us where you live & what you do. (Try to SHOW us this and not TELL us this. For example: "I closed my bookstore and walked out into the warm Brazilian night air." SHOWS us you own a bookstore in Brazil. Whereas, "I own a bookstore in Brazil" TELLS us this information.)

Comment Requirements:

• Must read and comment on 2 other M1 blog posts.
• Comments need to be specific to the post. (For example: "I like the way your described the warm Brazilian night air. It made me feel like I was there." or "Excellent use of groggy! I laughed out loud." is specific. Whereas, "Cool post." is generic and sad.

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Welcome New Time Travelers

Congratulations!

If you are reading this you have been accepted to be a member of TTI. It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you aboard. We'll head off on our first journey in about a week, so pack your backs and settle your affairs. Before we start traveling we need to make sure our blog community is up and running.

You will need to follow all of the blogs of your fellow time travelers

TO FOLLOW ANOTHER BLOG: 

FIRST

Click on the names listed to the left under "Time Traveler's Blogs"

OR

Click on the individual "followers" of this blog to the right. A little bit about them will appears in a pop-up window. Scroll down until you see their "Links" this will be their blog. Click on their blog.

AND THEN

When their blog opens in the a new window find the button that says "Follow" (Usually found in the upper left corner of the blog screen, but you may have to look for it if the blogger has chosen a different design layout).

IF ANOTHER POP-UP WINDOW POPS UP

Select your "Google" Profile. Make sure the name listed is your TIME TRAVELER not your student name. Select OK.

Congratulations you are now a follower of their blog. Now you just have to do this for the others.

(If you feel comfortable you might also comment on this post and copy and paste the web-address of your blog in the comment space, this makes it easier for others to find your blog!)

Remember: you should be blogging as your Time Travel alias. If your current I.D. is of a student in a school somewhere you need to change this ASAP.

TO CHANGE YOUR BLOGGER ID:

How to change your ID: In the upper left hand corner of this screen click the orange "B"; this takes you to your "dashboard".

Your profile appears at the top of the page; click "Edit Profile"

First uncheck "Show My Real Name" (if you have it checked).

Scroll down.

Under Identity type a Display Name (this is what appears when you comment)

In the First Name Box: Type You Time Travel First Name

In the Second Name Box: Type Your Time Travel Last Name

Also, if you'd like to add a temporary profile picture please do (please make sure they are appropriate; we'll photograph your portraits once they are completed and you can use that if you want.)

If your real name still appears on other blogs try this:

Go to dashboard

Then scroll down to "Blogs I'm Following"

Click the Manage button.

Click 'settings' by any of the blogs you follow, a box comes up in which you can edit your details.

Looking forward to blogging with you all next week.