AM Shift
This person often stands in the front of the room. They have very short hair and wear glasses. They often use a musical attention getter.
Who is Lori?
This person often stands in front of the room. They have a minty smell and curly hair. Who are they?
Who is Keven?
This acronym represents our norms. We reflected on it every day. It is also what we were learning to be throughout camp.
What is LEADER?
These animals are super small. They don't live in the tundra but they do live in colonies.
What are ants?
This ex-pirate and editor approve stories written by students. They live in the attic of 826 Valencia and are rarely ever seen.
Who is Captain Blue?
This is a game we played where a group claps and snaps. The group picks a theme, but the trick is the word has to be two syllables.
What is concentration?
These objects are round and provide a nice smell. There are 63 of them and we earn them by raising our hand.
What are the life savers?
Another acronym, this one was taught by Lori. It was the topic for your portfolio and where you practiced different aspects of being a writer.
What is PIEDIE?
These creatures live in the ocean. They have many sharp teeth and can't swim backwards. They are also the stars of some movies.
What are sharks?
This is the amount of 826 locations in San Francisco.
What is 3?
This is a place we visited to observe social science and environmental science findings. We recorded what was found in our field journals.
What is Dolores Park?
This is a place we walked to in order to look at pieces of wall art. It is on Valencia Street.
What is Clarion Alley?
This is a word for a region that has a ton of flora and fauna along with very specific weather patterns and climate.
What is a biome?
These animals can be up to 18 feet tall. They live in the Savanna and have many spots. They also drink standing up!
What are giraffes?
This royal pufferfish travels around the world collecting trinkets and stories. They leave their prized items at the Tenderloin Center.
Who is King Carl?
This person greets you every morning at the pirate store! They have long dark hair and a big smile. They can answer almost all of your questions.
Who is Melissa?
This biome is known for not having ANY ants living there.
This is a conversation between two people. It can be a hook or just a way to deliver plot.
What is a dialogue?
What are Sea Otters?
This is the third mascot of 826 Valencia. They love to sleep in their cave and read creative stories. Their forest is also home to many fairies!
Who is the Bear?
This was a character in our example dialogue. They love Cheez-Its, have a sharp sword, a red captain’s frock, and the fanciest hat on the seven seas.
Who is Captain Cam?
This game was played week one. It involved counting numbers one at a time. If two people said the numbers at the same time, we restarted.
What is the Zen Game?
This is a large picture that is painted by people. It can be seen on the sides of building or in an alley. They often have a message or symbol.
What is a mural?
These salamanders are often pink, but they can be black or white. Their gills look like feathers coming off of their head. They only live in Mexico.
What is an Axolotl?
This person is one of the founders of 826 Valencia. They are an author and have run a few writing projects here.
Who is Dave Eggers?