Steampunk+Project+English+A

= The Master Puppeteer =

December 4, 2010

Dear English A students,

I was very impressed with you in class today. You all provided wonderful insight into ways to improve your class story. Your comments showed that you are thinking as writers and critical thinkers, and that you have a good understanding of how stories work. I was also impressed that you decided as a class to persevere and make major changes to the story. Right now I think we just have to focus on doing the BEST that we can with the time that is left.

So here is the link for you to share your plot ideas. State your name, and list your ideas for the plot events. Remember to focus on the changes that you felt were necessary. ** Please share your ideas before WEDNESDAY DEC. 5. **

= click here to list NEW PLOT IDEAS =

=Click here to enter the final draft of the story=

= FINAL STORY =

1st event: Ronald, a handsome, poor guy who wants money and fame, finds Albert, a raggedy talking puppet in a "sci-fi store". The puppet is not attractive, but since he can talk, he convinces Ronald to buy him, saying that he will make Ronald rich. Ronald buys him. (Leila + Chesca)

2nd Event: Ronald holds his first puppet show starring the talking Albert (he doesn't tell people that Albert can talk on his own) and it is a success. Privately Ronald notices that there is something odd and sinister about Albert, but he can't put his finger on it. Ronald is feeling happy and greedy, (Albert feeds Ronald's greed) and he imagines how he will become very rich soon. (Juliana and Aitana)

3rd event: Word spreads about Albert the puppet and Ronald the puppeteer, and they become wealthy and famous. Ronald is becoming arrogant. He still doesn't tell people that Albert is a puppet that can talk on his own. But one thing bothers Ronald: he notices that he is not handsome and he does not feel as young as before. The puppet, strangely looks better than ever. (Daniela + Sarah)

4th event: Ronald confesses to Albert that he wants to marry Charlotte, the beautiful daughter of the governor, but he wonders if she will like him as he is not so handsome any more. Albert reassures him and encourages him, reminding him that he is now a rich and successful man. Ronald writes Charlotte a personal invitation. (Joseph + Eugenia)

5th event: Charlotte comes to the show and Ronald notices her in the audience, Through a messenger he sends her an invitation to come backstage after the show. (Orlando + Roberto)

6th event: When the show finishes, Ronald is preparing to meet Charlotte, and he hears Albert say "Sorry....Nothing is for free. Your time's up!" The puppet transforms into a handsome young man, and Ronald turns into a puppet. (MAINTAIN RONALD"S POINT OF VIEW) Albert poses as Ronald and he greets Charlotte. He is charming with her, and she seems impressed with his good looks. They plan to leave together for a meal, but first Albert says he needs a few minutes to take care of business and he picks up the puppet. (santiago + Saunon)

7th event: Ronald is horrified as Albert discards him in the alleyway. A stranger walks by and picks him up. Ronald understands what he must do... and he speaks to him..... (noah)