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Academy Logbook – Weekly Warm Up

Every week, you will add a new entry to your Academy Logbook as you explore the world of IK2W. You might uncover a mystery, discover a hidden piece of Academy history, solve a problem, or help shape what happens next.

But here is where it gets interesting: you are not just reading the history of the IK2W Academy. You are helping write it.

Throughout the quarter, I will choose some of the most creative, thoughtful, and well-written student entries to become part of the Official Academy Logbook, where they will be published for others to read. Will one of your entries become part of Academy history?

Click the button below to open the Official Academy Logbook and see what has already been discovered. (Note: It will take a week of two for entries to start appearing)

Imagine you found the unfinished journal. What do you think happened next? Write the next journal entry describing the student’s discovery.

Academy Logbook

Project #2

We will be writing a Halloween story that is beyond the obvious! Your story will be a minimum of 1200 words and a maximum of 2000 words. And the best part is, this will be a competition. The judges will be none other than our own Young Writer’s Alliance.

Step 1: Imagine

If you are stuck, here are some story ideas that you can push beyond the obvious…

A mysterious invitation arrives.
Something unusual appears in the pumpkin patch.
A familiar place changes overnight.
An ordinary object begins behaving strangely.
Someone discovers a secret passage.
Something important disappears during a celebration.

Step 2: Question

Once you have your idea, it’s questions time:

Who could your story be about?
Where might your story take place?
What is unusual or surprising about your idea?
What might your character want?
What problem could happen?
Why might that problem be difficult to solve?
What could make your story funny, exciting, or mysterious?
What unexpected thing might happen?

What we are building this week…

Homework

Week 5:

Homework is due by 7 am on the day of your class. Any homework submitted after that is considered late. That means, you are not allowed to finish it right before class. If you do, it will still be incomplete as I will have already checked your work. Please plan ahead!

Logbook entry: Finish what you did not complete in class. See above for assignment details. (Week 5 Logbook). Don’t forget to follow the 1/5 rule and use concrete words.
Journal: Keep working in your journal. Remember, if you are stuck, go to the “What goes in here?” page in your notebook for ideas. (Entry 5)
Grammar: Finish your pronoun sentences in your notebook (W5 Grammar). Don’t forget to double check your work! And if you have corrections to make to week 1,2, 3, and 4, you are responsible for that.
Project 2 work: Finish step 1 and 2. (Step 1 = Project 2 tab, Step 2 = Question tab)
Project 1 work: Make final revisions to your project 1 piece using my comments. Next week, this will publish as is.

Note: I have listed in parenthesis ( ) where each assignment should go in your notebook. If it is not in the correct section, I will think your homework is incomplete.

Archives

Week 4:

Logbook entry: Finish what you did not complete in class. See above for assignment details. (Week 4 Logbook). Make sure they follow the 1/5 rule.
Grammar: Finish your helping verb sentences in your notebook (W4 Grammar). Don’t forget to double check your work! And if you have corrections to make to week 1, 2, and 3, you are responsible for that.
Project work: Finish step 5. (Step 5 = Refine) Use the Revision Roadmap above to help you.

Choose one magical flower from the Garden of Wonders. Describe its appearance, its colors, its scent, and what makes it different from every other flower in the garden.

Step 5: Refine

Week 3:

Logbook entry: Finish what you did not complete in class. See above for assignment details. (Week 3 Logbook). Also, finish revising week 1 and 2 to follow the 1/5 rule. And yes, week 3 needs to follow it as well.
Grammar: Finish your linking verb sentences in your notebook (W3 Grammar). Don’t forget to double check your work! And if you have corrections to make to week 1 and 2, you are responsible for that.
Project work: Finish step 4. (Step 4 = Draft) Note: No revising is needed this week. That is next week’s work.

Imagine your idea grows into something wonderful in the Field of Possibilities. What does it become? Describe what it looks like, how it works, and why Academy students would enjoy discovering it.

Step 4: Draft

Now it is time to turn your organize into your rough draft. Each bullet point gets its own detailed sentence. Make sure each paragraph has a topic sentence as well. Remember: You do not need to revise this week. That is for next week!

Week 2:

Start exploring the IK2W World! This week: The Writer’s Grove, The Lantern Library, and The Ink & Ivy Cafe. Bonus: Read “The Elite Sabotage” by Raymond on the 2026 Anthology. It takes place in the world of IK2W.
Logbook entry: Finish what you did not complete in class. See above for assignment details. (Week 2 Logbook)
Grammar: Finish your verb sentences in your notebook (W2 Grammar). Don’t forget to double check your work!
Project work: Finish step 3. (Project 1, Step 3 = Organize)
Don’t forget… If you did not complete week 1’s work, you must finish it this week. You also need to make any corrections to week 1 grammar.

This Week’s Assignment:
Describe the mysterious compass. What does it look like? Where do you think it wants to lead explorers? Use descriptive details to help your reader imagine it.

Week 1:

Start exploring the IK2W World! This week: The Story of Flicker, Introduction, IK2W Academy, and The Firefly Path. Of course, you are welcome to visit more locations. The button to enter the world is at the top of this page.
Logbook entry: Finish what you did not complete in class. See above for assignment details. (Week 1 Logbook)
Grammar: Finish your noun sentences in your notebook (W1 Grammar). Don’t forget to double check your work!
Project work: Finish step 1 & 2. (Project 1 Board Game for step 1 & Question for step 2) The questions you need to ask and answer are above. Make sure to copy and paste them into your notebook and put a lot of thought into your board game. Be ready to explain it next week.

As you walk through the Academy for the first time, what catches your attention? Describe three things you see that make you excited to be here. Include details that help your reader picture each one.

Step 1: Imagine

Every great idea begins with imagination. Don’t worry about whether your idea is perfect. Let your creativity explore different possibilities.

What kind of game would I love to play?
Is my game funny, adventurous, mysterious, cooperative, or competitive?
What makes my game different from other games?
What would make players excited to play?
If I could invent any board game in the world, what would it be?

Step 2: Question

Great creators ask questions before they begin building. Every answer helps make the final product stronger.

Who is this game for?
How many people can play?
What is the goal of the game?
How does someone win?
What happens during each turn?
What pieces, cards, dice, or other materials will players need?
What makes my game fun?
Could someone learn my game by reading the directions?
Is anything confusing?
What is the most exciting part of my game?