This project was a fun one but I had some troubles with it. I had difficulties with some parts of the project, and I had almost no trouble with some other parts.
I think I did pretty good on this project because I put effort into it and also good information. I feel that I have created a very good blog about my topic. Although there can be room for some improvement, I feel that I have met the standards.
The troubles I had on this project was time management. I had the benchmarks to help me but I was stuck at some parts of the project for a long time. In the end thought, I managed to get through by asking my friends for advice.
I probably could have improved on the 1 act play and the journal entry. I think I mastered some of the genres and can still improve on some other genres.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Reflection
Statement of Process
This project was very fun for me but I did it in many steps. I started out in different ways and first and I was stuck at sometimes. But overall, I managed to finish the project.
I first started this project by making my bibliography. I then started to think about different kinds of genres I could do and the one that said "game" caught my eye. I then searched around the web for a quiz maker and started to make a game. Soon after that, I decided I needed some pictures so I went on google and looked for some.
In the middle of the project, I made my own viking myth with the help of some book sources. After that, I did a character profile about Odin. I was stuck for some time after that, I looked around my friends blog and decided to do a advertisment because it seemed fun. The hardest part was the news article, but after I had a brief confrence, it was a piece of cake.
In the end of my project, I kind of ran out of ideas. I asked some of my friends for ideas and I came up with a poem, skit, and journal entry.
Dear Journal,
Today I woke up and ate a very good meal. It consisted of meat from cattle and milk. I always loved to eat meat with milk because it has a distinct flavor. I live along a coast so my family and friends eat fish just about everyday. Sometimes, we eat eggs from seabirds. I realize that cooking things is a very easy job. All you do is boil the things in a pot. That's not really my favorite way of eating things though. My favorite way of eating meat is by roasting the meat on a spit. Well now I am about to go hunting with my friends.
Raids
Vikings are strong,
they're raids lasted long.
They fought like bears,
Sometimes in pairs.
They built the fastested ships,
So let me give you a some tips.
Vikings raids come out of nowhere,
As if from a secret lair.
Viking raids are like thunderstorms,
They leave things ripped and torn.
Defense would be hard to make,
And thus the vikings will take.
Reflection: This is a simile poem because I compare two things that are not alike. In the lines "They fought like bears", I'm using a simile because vikings were not really bears. Also, in the line " Viking raids are like thunderstorms", I'm also using a simile because I'm comparing viking raids to a thunderstorm.
This poem was a fun one for me to make. I enjoyed making this poem because I think that it's fun to read.
Glossary
Kyrtill- An over tunic, made from wool
Divine- Supremely good, heavenly
Sacred- Holy, godlike, godly
Tunic- Knee-length belted garment
Spit- a thin pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
Artifacts- An object produced by humans, especially a tool or weapon
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
New Discovery, How Vikings Truely Look Like
By Adam Liang
A recent study by the "Viking History Corps" discovered what the average viking (also known as a Norseman) looked like. After examining and analyzing many artifacts, primary sources and secondary sources, the organization has finally uncovered what a "true viking" looks like.
"Viking History Corps" have found out that Norsemen usually have a helmet on their head and also kept their hair in a nice trim. On a Norseman's face will probably be a long mustache and a beard. Although the organization has not confirmed yet, they have inferred that women wore long hair.
An average Norseman was about 170 to 181 centimeters tall. While women were about 149 to 164 centimeters
"This was much taller than your average European," said the head of the "Viking History Corps."
The organization is still working on trying to uncover more about how Norsemen used to look like. Look for more articles about Norsemen that might come out soon.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Viking Letter
Dear Helga,
Today's was just like any other day, I woke up in my longhouse and the smoke holes let light shine on my head. I looked at my lamp, made out of a dished stone filled with fish liver oil as fuel. I would use a candle but they cost a lot just as they always did. I changed into my kyrtill and it felt very comfortable even though it was very tight. I guess it feels soft because it was made out of the best wool. Some of my viking friends brought over some meat from cattle and some cabbage to eat for the morning. Although I enjoy other foods such as beans and onions, the meal was fine.
After we finished eating, we went outside to hunt for some food to replenish our stock. Hunting wasn't too good at first so my friend Frodi suggested we go on a boat and start to find some fish. It turned out we found a lot of fish and it would supply us for at least two days!
Finnaly I went home. Since I'm part of the karl society, I lived in clusters of more than two buildings. Now I will go to sleep for the day is becoming dark. I will write to you soon.
Luthor
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Bjarni's News
(Based on true event, things might be altered a bit)
*Everyone was chatting around outside*
Leif Erikson: Aye, this place be getting to crowded these days...
Viking 1: That be right Leif, but there are battles to be fought if we want to claim our land.
Leif: But couldn't we search for new land?
Viking 2: That's a crazy idea, do ye want to end up like Bjarni?
Leif: It's been a long time since he left...but..
Viking 3: Leif did you hear? Bjarni is back!
*Leif rushes to the coast*
Leif: Bjarni Herjolfsson!
Bjarni: And who might you be?
Leif: That doesn't matter much for now but tell me, how was your search?
Bjarni: Search? What? I wasn't on a search, I was blown off course to some new land..
Leif: Really?
Bjarni: Yes.
Leif: Can you show me where it is?
Bjarni: Not in person! But I'll tell ye.
Leif: Thank you Bjarni. I will decide to set off soon then.
Bjarni: May Odin be with you on your journey!
Poor Battle Equipment Got You Almost Killed?
You know how it is, you go into a viking battle and everyone starts firing arrows and throwing spears at you and then you go fight them close up. Suddenly, your armor gets slashed to pieces by swords and your almost dead.
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You wouldn't catch a viking without this kind of state of the art equipment! Get yours today!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Odin The God
Born: Some years after the birth of the world
Died: In the fight against Fenrir the wolf
Parents: Bor and Bestla
Wives: Fjorgyn, Frigga, and Rind
Children: Thor, Heimdall, Vali, Balder, Hod, Hermod and more.
Brief Summary of Odin: Odin was the the main god in viking mythology. Odin had a habit of going into towns, disguised as a human, impregnating and seducing women. This is why a lot of people trace there ancestry back to Odin. Odin is the god of war and death but also the god of wisdom and poetry(Poetry was considered a divine power, only the smartest vikings could write poetry so it was a sacred gift). He also had a spear that never missed it's target and he is accompanied by two wolves called Freki and Geri. An interesting fact about Odin is that he gave up one eye for a drink from the Well of Wisdom.
Viking Myth
Gods were looking at the vikings, something amazing happened that would continue to happen for years. The gods such as Odin and Thor watched over brave vikings and when they died, they would send Valkyries, also known as helpers, to carry them to where the gods lived.
When the dead viking was brought to the land called Valhalla, they would have a huge feast and tell stories about battles with other dead vikings before they went to sleep. The next day, they would go into the battle field and fight to death, but there was no worry because when the day was over, the dead would be revived and the wounded would be healed. Then they would have another feast, tell stories, go to sleep, and wake up the next day with the same routine.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Viking Trivia!
Do you think you know about vikings? Well take this quiz and find out!*
Viking Trivia by Adam Liang
*Note: I had to host quiz on another website. For age and gender, just put whatever you like.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Bibliography
“Ancient History Vikings”. BBC. 2008
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings>
Fitzhugh, William. "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga." Copyright 2000.
Smithsonian Institution Press.
Hakim, Joy. “A History of US The first Americans”. Copyright 2005.
Oxford University Press.
"Odin". MMVI Encyclopedia Mythica. 03 March 1997.
“Leif Erikson”. MNC. 2000
<http://www.mnc.net/norway/LeifErikson.htm>
“Primary Sources on Vikings and the Norse”. *Author Not Found*. 2000-2008
<http://www.deremilitari.org/resources/categories/vikings1.htm>
“‘Saga’ Portray Iceland’s Viking History”. National Geographic Society. 2008
<http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/05/0507_040507_icelandsagas.html>
“The Vikings”. The Viking Network. August 3, 2001.
<http://www.viking.no/e/index.html>
“Viking Age History”. Hurstwic. 2003
<http://www.hurstwic.org/history/text/history.htm>
All pictures courtesy of Google Images.
