Second Semester Reflection

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Historical Fiction

If I were to write a piece of historical fiction, I would pick the Sengoku period of Japan as my background. I would probably try to integrate a famous traveling ronin in that time period named Miyamoto Musashi. I would pick the Sengoku period, also known as the period of Warring States, due to the extensive social, political, and military conflicts that dominated that time. This period is also known for having many famous ninja and samurai and is consequently filled with many great stories and battles that I would want to write about. Miyamoto Musashi's travels brought him to a variety of different places in Japan, so I think that he'd be the perfect person to follow in my historical fiction. With samurai, ninja, and duels all across Japan, I think that this historical fiction would definitely be a great action-packed read.

Dracula

A book trailer project based on Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Produced by the Honors English class of Hanalani Schools. Please watch in 720p for the best possible quality.

List of Actors in order of appearance:

Amy F. as Mina Murray
Christopher T. as Jonathan Harker
Laurie C. as Vampire 1
Cricket D. as Vampire 2
Hannah J. as Vampire 3
Makana M. as Count Dracula
Trey T. as Doctor Van Helsing
Shannon R. as Lucy Westenra

Filmed by:
Amy F.
Laurie C.

Editors & Filming Help:
Amy F.
Laurie C.
Hannah J.
Shannon R.
Kacie H.

Music (Original Score):
Kacie H.

Costume & Makeup:
Shannon R.
Laurie C.

Thank you to:

A big thanks to Chris, Trey, and Makana for giving their time and being a part of the trailer.

Thank you to Ami for allowing us to use her dress.

Also thanks to Mr. Robinson for opening the Videography Room up for our filming.

Works cited:

Stoker, Bram, and Tudor Humphries. "DR. SEWARD'S PHONOGRAPH DIARY." Dracula. New York: DK Pub., 1997. N. pag. Print.

Citations & Information Provided By:
Keora K.

Dickens' London

My experience playing Dickens' London was a fun one. I saw the game while completing the blog post last week, but I decided not to play in order to stay focused on the assignment. That said, I was really excited to see today's blog post assignment! I had a lot of fun going through London, discovering all of the little hidden facts, and playing the mini games. My first attempt left me with a score of 750, so I decided to try again. Dickens' London is definitely not a place I'd like to live though. The black skies in the middle of the day, the pickpockets, and the overworking of children were terrible. I was so saddened to hear that half of the funerals held were for young children. Overall, I really enjoyed the assignment and learning some new tidbits about London in Dickens' time.