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What is a superhero?

by @edorman

| Syndicated
September 15, 2017

Well to answer the question lets look at half the question. What is a hero? A hero is someone who overcomes obstacles. When faced with a significant challenge that would normally crush or scare off just about everyone else, the heroes are the few who face the challenge and overcome it. Firefighters who pulled lives […]
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Dear Diary…

by @courtkneelane

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments1620
September 15, 2017

Dear Diary… Today, Tony Stark is going to destroy the legacy of myself and his father. He has decided to stop making military weapons and to start making something else… However, he won’t tell me what he’s going to make. I have a plan to ruin his products. I will go to his home, into … Continue reading "Dear Diary…"
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Songs are crazy.

by @ldeitrick

| #writingassignments328, ds106, Music, Syndicated, writingassignments
September 15, 2017

Challenge: Identify an innocent seeming song that advocates some odd/criminal behavior and reformat it as a police report style article. Song: Dive by Ed Sheeran ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Ed Sheeran, age 25, of Halifax, England was taken into custody by Heathrow police after hijacking a plane on the tarmac late Thursday evening. The police say officials were called …
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Haiku Ode.

by @ldeitrick

| #haiku, #writingassignments1764, ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments
September 15, 2017

Haiku o haiku O what to say about you And fit the words too Playful, sweet, and fun Or making me think a ton In so few words done With rhythm and rhyme Measured so justly and prime Keeping it in time
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If I were a…….

by @ldeitrick

| #superhero, ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2105
September 15, 2017

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! WHACK. Damn it. Not again. Not another alarm clock. I slowly open my eyes, knowing…… yep – smashed to pieces. Guess I’ll be heading to the local market after work. I pick up the mangled wires and buttons and toss it into the trash can atop the other three I’ve destroyed this …
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Weekly Summary (Week Three):

by @melseykooring

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
September 15, 2017

This week severely tested my time management, writing, and creativity skills. I spent the beginning of the week procrastinating starting all of the assignments in fear that they would be hard and difficult – when in reality they were fairly easy and a lot of fun! I always get nervous when being creative through writing, […]
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A day in the life of the Terrific Dazzler

by @ana_leino

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2105
September 15, 2017

I really enjoyed this writing assignment since I’ve always been a creatively-minded person. When I was younger I used to make up characters that I would draw and write stories about them. My favorite types of stories to write and read always involved magical powers so having the chance to write something about a superhero’s …
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This picture is worth a couple of words

by @ana_leino

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments1763
September 15, 2017

While scrolling through my computer to find a random photo to write about for this final assignment, I came across this picture. Brought back a couple of memories. This is me three years ago when I was a freshman here at UMW, home for my first fall break. I had brought my roommate back since …
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“This life is yours. Some of it has been given to you; the rest you’ve made yourself.”

by @ana_leino

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2070
September 15, 2017

The child, no older than ten years, quietly read his fortune while the rest of his family laughed around him, trading fortunes back and forth, giggling over the ones that were spot on or way off. His mother, seated across from him reached her hand out across the table. “What does your fortune say, love?” …
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A Haiku about Writing Haikus

by @ana_leino

| Syndicated, WritingAssignment1764, writingassignments
September 15, 2017

In this writing assignment (rated three stars), I wanted to write a poem about how difficult the writing process can be. It was really what I was experiencing while writing this long haiku; counting on fingers the words and syllables in hopes that what I want to say will get across. I called on a …
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Madame Polygraph

by @Ms_AmandaP

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingsAssignments2105
September 15, 2017

Amy Pope slid her hand out from the warmth of her bedcovers and blindly tried to locate her cell phone. It was 7:00 am and her alarm was beeping and reading the time to her over and over again. The noise grew louder and she opened both eyes to find it before the sound woke […]
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Khatyrka

by @ldeitrick

| #ds4life, #khatyrka, characterdossier, ds106, Syndicated
September 15, 2017

Valerie was found in the Russian Mountains of Siberia as a young child. At the time, Valery Kryachko, a Russian mineralogist was panning for platinum when were saw her. Unable to communicate with the toddler or locate any signs of parents or a home, Kryachko took the girl and the few rocks he had collected …
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The Phenomenal Rider!

by @Maggieo_13

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2105
September 15, 2017

“Buzz”” Buzz” “Hello?” “Maggie is that you?” Said a women frantic on the phone. “Yes. What is it Laura? Why are you calling me at 4 in the morning?” Said Maggie. “Because I need your help or better I need the Riders help!” Laura said frantically on the phone. “The Phenomenal Rider is retired. Stop […]
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Guess who inspires me!

by @Maggieo_13

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2084
September 15, 2017

Many people inspire me. Anyone form my parents to an athlete on tv. But one person who particularly inspires me is my Grandmother. Her name is Elaine Gardner. She graduated for the UMW in the the fifties while it was an all girls school with a major in chemistry. She is the smartest person in […]
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Burst your Bubble

by @Maggieo_13

| Syndicated, writingassignments, writingassignments2104
September 15, 2017

I am Burst Your Bubble the superhero! Where I burst people’s bubble about things things they are up in arms about! It’s not all its cracked up to be! People tend to get quick and dirty if you catch my drift. Any ways I take a shot in the dark and walk up to people […]
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Super Nova: Origins

by @Maggieo_13

| characterdossier, Syndicated
September 15, 2017

Bob Star a owner of a Planetarium in the small town of Starways Oregon right outside Portland harbors a unique secret. A secret only he knows. His secret you might ask is that Bob Star is none other the Super Nova the rogue superhero who lurks in the night illuminating evil as it hides in […]
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The Beast

by @Ms_AmandaP

| characterdossier, Syndicated
September 14, 2017

The cool, salty air blew against his face as he stepped out the front door onto the porch. “Here we go, day one,” he thought to himself as he paused for a moment before continuing off the porch, down the steps and into the back seat of his mom’s four door sedan. “Great, first day […]
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Story of the Ultra Tiger

by @k8lynclements

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2105
September 14, 2017

I have tossed and turned all night. Sometimes I can’t control when I transform into a tiger and it keeps me up most nights. The sun is finally rising and it is time to get my day started. I get out of bed, stretch, and wipe off all the orange hairs stuck to my pajamas. I think about how glad I am that I can transform from human to cat so that I can have thumbs and don’t have to...
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Weekly Summary: Week 3

by @PamlanyeJordan

| ds106, Syndicated, WeeklySummary
September 14, 2017

This week was full of fun and creative assignments! First assignment I started with reading How Ancient Legends Gave Birth To Modern Superheros, watching The First ever superman cartoon, and watching Vonnegut on The Shape of Stories. After doing all of this research I wrote my first blog post of them week. What makes a superhero … Continue reading Weekly Summary: Week 3
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Supergirl

by @k8lynclements

| #superherostories, Syndicated
September 14, 2017

For the superhero assignment this week we had to choose a superhero story to watch or read. I am more of a video person so I went to Netflix to find a show to watch. I have never had interest in watching superhero stories so I googled the best superhero shows on Netflix to watch. I went through the descriptions of some and I ultimately decided to watch Supergirl. Supergirl is a show about Superman’s cousin. She was sent over...
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Daily Creates: Week 3

by @PamlanyeJordan

| dailycreate, ds106, Syndicated
September 14, 2017

This week for my daily creates I started with artsy photo or not? #ds106 reply to me w/ tag #tdc2072 Artsy photo or not? https://t.co/rnjY0UxlDq pic.twitter.com/4gwQdBEZR6 — ds106 Daily Create (@ds106dc) September 11, 2017 I loved this post because I have seen this concept in real life and think it is quite hilarious! I completed … Continue reading Daily Creates: Week 3
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Love in the lyrics

by @k8lynclements

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, writingassignments2043
September 14, 2017

Emotional Lyrics – 3 Stars For this writing assignment, I decided to pick lyrics from songs that related to love. I wanted to get the perspective on love from my boyfriend, not just me. So for this, we each picked a song. First, I picked a song that made me think of him. Secondly, my he picked a song that reminded him of me. Finally, we picked one together that made us think of our relationship. My boyfriend said these lyrics...
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Assignment Bank 4 (Week Three):

by @melseykooring

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, writingassignments1692
September 14, 2017

I Like To Move It Move It: Ah freshman move in day, what a memorable time. A lot of emotions coursed through me that scorching day in August 2014. I would have to say my favorite part of the journey was meeting my freshman roommate. Her name was Stefanie Chae and we had selected to […]
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by @girlycurlyfries

| characterdossier, Syndicated, Thoughts and Ideas
September 14, 2017

Malevolent Melody was born in Brooklyn, New York. She had a tough childhood growing up and often felt misunderstood by her family. She figured that the best way in coping with differences was to be positive and keep a bright smile on her face. Her best friend was someone who helped tremendously by giving her … Continue reading 🎶🎶🎶 →
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Assignment Bank 3 (Week Three):

by @melseykooring

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, writingassignments2043
September 14, 2017

Emotional Lyrics: Sentimental; of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia. Sentimental; I always told my dad this would be our daddy/daughter song at my wedding. https://t.co/NcvRpcd1r2 — Kelsey Mooring (@melseykooring) September 14, 2017 Sentimental; I remember first showing Thomas this song whilst poorly singing it to him. https://t.co/Sm4njGcIMC — Kelsey Mooring (@melseykooring) […]
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Assignment Bank 2 (Week Three):

by @melseykooring

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2084
September 14, 2017

Who Inspires You – Batdad Edition: *This week we were asked to connect our class theme (superheroes) to one of the writing assignments we complete. When I saw this assignment, I thought it would be the absolute best one to make that connection. Dear Batdad, They always say a girl’s first love is her dad […]
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Assignment Bank 1 (Week Three):

by @melseykooring

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments2105
September 14, 2017

Day in the Life of a Superhero – Phantom Hex Edition: I woke up panting this morning. I always do whenever I have that dream. What is that dream you ask? Well I kind of have a secret government organization trying to murder me and I always have this reoccurring dream in which […]
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Acrostic Poem

by @OliviaBreler

| ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments, writingassignments1673
September 14, 2017

This is my acrostic poem about my superhero Charlie Sass and her brother Nathan. They are the most awesome sibling fighting combo ever.
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Dear Future Husband

by @OliviaBreler

| #WritingAssignments1883, ds106, Syndicated, writingassignments
September 14, 2017

Dear future husband, Our wedding is 226 days away today. It’s been 695 days since we decided to give this a try and I can’t tell you how thankful I am for that today. You were the most unexpected thing to ever happen to me, you came into my life at a time when I …
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A Haiku About Me

by @Hannah Woehrle

| Syndicated, writingassignments, WritingAssignments1707
September 14, 2017

For my second writing assignment, I picked the “Haiku About You”. It has been a very long time since I tried my hand at poetry, but I remembered liking it, and the haiku format is pretty forgiving. The haiku I came up with was : “Some people fear me My boyfriend can’t believe it He …
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What is a superhero?

Dear Diary…

Songs are crazy.

Haiku Ode.

If I were a…….

Weekly Summary (Week Three):

A day in the life of the Terrific Dazzler

This picture is worth a couple of words

“This life is yours. Some of it has been given to you; the rest you’ve made yourself.”

A Haiku about Writing Haikus

Madame Polygraph

Khatyrka

The Phenomenal Rider!

Guess who inspires me!

Burst your Bubble

Super Nova: Origins

The Beast

Story of the Ultra Tiger

Weekly Summary: Week 3

Supergirl

Daily Creates: Week 3

Love in the lyrics

Assignment Bank 4 (Week Three):

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Assignment Bank 3 (Week Three):

Assignment Bank 2 (Week Three):

Assignment Bank 1 (Week Three):

Acrostic Poem

Dear Future Husband

A Haiku About Me

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