"The Blue Bird" is a story about a girl going on a journey to find happiness. The girl asks amiable and lovely animals in the forest, including Rabbits Doe and Buck, Baby Warrior Wolf, Oscar the Mouse, but their answers can't satisfy her. Eventually, she meets an old, lonely dragon on a erupting volcano and keeps him company. The girl still can't find happiness, but the dragon reveals the truth to the girl: she is the blue bird that represents happiness. In the end, the girl chooses to be the symbol of happiness for the other. The blue bird and the dragon are now always flying together in the sky.
2020年6月11日 星期四
The Blue Bird- Video
Reflection
Use Second Life to tell a story is a very interesting experience. The virtual world shows newbie many resources, such as the wonderful mesh body and the unique animation. It always amazes me that certain object has offered several fun poses and gesture. I put some of them into my story, such as the pose of brushing rabbits and reading the book. With these realistic motions, the spectator may feel more connected to the virtual world. What’s more, the motion with fantastic elements may show the spectator an unforgettable scene, such as riding the dragon. I wish people can share the same excitement and sensation with me as I see the avatar riding on the dragon and facing the sunrise.
Thanks to Professor Mei-Ya teaching me many techniques. I also learned several online English learning skills and put them into my task design. I really like the course about the power of the story. I wish my story can also offer people some positive emotion and motivation. 2020 is a year full of chaos, so I wish everyone can have their own blue birds at their side. Thanks to Professor for offering me this chance to tell the story with E-Book. Although it takes me lots of time to run the simulation, and the bad program nearly drives me crazy, I still feel a sense of achievement for my final work. It may offer me a good standing point when I pursuing my dream for the publishing work.
Other Thanks- Sabrina! My cute and only classmate. Her blog post always talk with a professional tone, but she is a really sweet girl. It is great to have the class with her.
Special Thanks- Xaos Family. I was walking at the social island, then Xaos greet me and invite me on their family island. My computer does not run very fast at that night, so from my point of view, it is a very deep blue color block inviting me on her island. I agree, and I start to build the relationship with Xaos’s family membership. They are all good people! They encourage me to finish my story and use their island and cave for the setting. They show me how to brush the rabbit and beware some adult place. How amazing it is that Second Life connect people all around the world. Their little baby wolf, Fang, is also in my story. How I wish I can have something as furry as Fang in my real life…Ooops, seems Snowball is angry at me now.
Other Materials and Tasks
Materials
Virtual World
Second Life
Background Music
The Dragon Charmer (Remake), composed by Peter Gundry
Software
PDF Flip
Bandicam
Tasks
Pre-discussion - Prepare for the story
Form a group and discuss two questions:
1) What does the happiness mean to you?
2) How do you think about the symbol of happiness?
Vocabulary- Identify the plot of the story
1.Prepare some blank sheet.
2.Write down the places that the girl has gone to
3.Write down the animals that the girl has met
4.Cut down the paper with each place and animal on it.
5. Scramble the paper and combine it to represent the story.
Vocabulary and Sentence - Build the sentence with the vocabulary in the book
(Step 1 to Step 4 is same as above)
5. Scramble the paper, pick one place + one animal and write down a new sentence with these.
6. May draw a picture to show your understanding toward the words.
Post-Discussion - Think more about the meaning of the story
1.Form a group and discuss these questions:
1) Do you think the girl would be able to become the symbol of happiness, even though she doesn't know the meaning of it?
2) How do you think about the symbol of happiness after reading the story?
3) What does the title "The Blue Bird" really means?
2.Stand out and share your opinions with other people or other group
Virtual World
Second Life
Background Music
The Dragon Charmer (Remake), composed by Peter Gundry
Software
PDF Flip
Bandicam
Tasks
Pre-discussion - Prepare for the story
Form a group and discuss two questions:
1) What does the happiness mean to you?
2) How do you think about the symbol of happiness?
Vocabulary- Identify the plot of the story
1.Prepare some blank sheet.
2.Write down the places that the girl has gone to
3.Write down the animals that the girl has met
4.Cut down the paper with each place and animal on it.
5. Scramble the paper and combine it to represent the story.
Vocabulary and Sentence - Build the sentence with the vocabulary in the book
(Step 1 to Step 4 is same as above)
5. Scramble the paper, pick one place + one animal and write down a new sentence with these.
6. May draw a picture to show your understanding toward the words.
Post-Discussion - Think more about the meaning of the story
1.Form a group and discuss these questions:
1) Do you think the girl would be able to become the symbol of happiness, even though she doesn't know the meaning of it?
2) How do you think about the symbol of happiness after reading the story?
3) What does the title "The Blue Bird" really means?
2.Stand out and share your opinions with other people or other group
Major Events/Actions
1.The girl would keep asking animals, "Where can I find happiness?"The animals would answer a place. They would also mention two meaning, one of it would be the word ended with "-ness".
Example-
The girl asks the rabbit, “Where can I find Happiness?”
“In the grassland.” says the rabbit. “It means food and vividness.”
2.The girl's final destination would be the dragon's side. The dragon would reveal the girl's true identity. The girl would learn that, she may not know the true meaning of happiness, but she want to be the symbol of happiness for the others, especially the dragon.
Example-
The girl asks the rabbit, “Where can I find Happiness?”
“In the grassland.” says the rabbit. “It means food and vividness.”
2.The girl's final destination would be the dragon's side. The dragon would reveal the girl's true identity. The girl would learn that, she may not know the true meaning of happiness, but she want to be the symbol of happiness for the others, especially the dragon.
Storylines
Once
upon a time, there is a girl living in the forest. She has beautiful blue eyes
and always wears blue shirts and skirts. One day, Starry Sky tells her a story
about happiness. The girl gets curious, says “I am going to find happiness!”
With
the help of Night Wind, the girl starts her journey.
The
girl finds a group of rabbits in the morning. She asks the rabbits, “Where can
I find Happiness?”
“In
the grassland.” says the rabbit. “It means food and vividness.”
The
girl walks around the grassland. The grass is full of life, welcoming her with
their green and little heads. She shakes her head and says, “The vividness here
means nothing to me. I don’t feed on grass.”
After
brushing the rabbits, she leaves the grassland.
She
finds a baby wolf at noon. She asks the baby wolf, “Where can I find
Happiness?”
“In
the woods.” says the baby wolf. “It means freedom and wildness.”
The
girl goes between the trees. The trees are high and strong, waiting for the
next wanderer. She shakes her head and says, “The wildness here means nothing
to me. I don’t run around the trees.”
After
howling with the baby wolf, she leaves the woods.
She
finds a mouse in the evening. She asks the mouse, “Where can I find Happiness?”
“In
the books.” says the mouse. “It means knowledge and cleverness.”
The
girl shrugs her shoulders and asks, “Where can I get the book?”
The
mouse suggests, “You can get one in my treehouse.”
The
girl reads a book under the treehouse. The words in the book are talking about
the memorable past and the possible future. She yawns, stretches her body then
says, “The cleverness means nothing to me. I only focus on present.”
The
mouse says coldly, “Then you are not welcome in my treehouse.”
After
making a face to the mouse, the girl leaves the books behind.
The
girl keeps traveling.
She
goes to the top of the volcano and finds an old Dragon at night. She asks the
dragon, “Where can I find Happiness?”
“In
my chamber.” says the dragon. “It means wealth and richness.”
The
girl goes into the chamber. She finds much coin and many golden decorations.
She walks out, shakes her head and says, “The richness here means nothing to
me. It can’t meet my demand.”
The
dragon says, “How about you stay by my side? It is my duty to guard the
treasure, but I feel lonely.”
So
the girl stays. During the day, the girl and the dragon greet Sun. During the
night, the girl and the dragon greet Moon. They stay at others side. The dragon
feels happy. The girl seems a bit lost. She says, “I feel happy and warm...but
I do not find Happiness.”
The
dragon looks at the girl’s blue dress and laughs, saying gently, “My dear,
don’t you understand? You are the Blue Bird that represents happiness.”
In
the end, the girl keeps the dragon company. She still can’t grasp the meaning
of happiness, but she would like to be the symbol of happiness for the others.
From
now on, the dragon and the blue bird always flying together in the sky. As long
as they are by each other’s side, they will live happily ever after.
The End
Characters
The Girl- Has blue eyes and always wears a blue dress. Getting curious about happiness, able to fly in the sky. Has two black, long pigtails with two blue ribbons on it.
Materials-Mesh BodyRezology Long Pigtails 2
Hair Ribbon-Baby Blue
* EXiA * Evelina Dress Blue Maitreya
Ayuna Sandals - Maitreya Beta
The Rabbits- Live in the grassland. Think the happiness means food and vividness. One has brown fur, one has gray fur, and one has black and white fur.
Materials-DFS Rabbit Doe 2
DFS Rabbit Buck 3
DFS Rabbit Doe
Materials-DFS Rabbit Doe 2
DFS Rabbit Buck 3
DFS Rabbit Doe
The Baby Wolf- Live in the woods. Think the happiness means freedom and wildness. Has gray fur and likes to smile at the girl.
Materials-Fang / JIAN Warrior Wolves 8. Timber Wanderer
The Mouse- Always reading a book. Think the happiness means knowledge and cleverness. Wears a huge glasses on his head. Wears a red shirt and blue pants.
Materials-Oscar
The Dragon- Live in the volcano. Old and full of wisdom. Know most people's happiness means wealth and richness. Know the girl's true identity. Invite her to stay with him. His think the true happiness means good accompany and fellowship. Has yellow sharp eyes and green, wrinkle skin
Materials-Rideable Dragon
Materials-Fang / JIAN Warrior Wolves 8. Timber Wanderer
The Mouse- Always reading a book. Think the happiness means knowledge and cleverness. Wears a huge glasses on his head. Wears a red shirt and blue pants.
Materials-Oscar
Materials-Rideable Dragon
Story Time/Settings/Places
Story Time: Present
Settings: A very remote place, full of animals
Places:
Love Isle- Xaos’ Archipelago, Cave and Forest
Lawst Paradise- New Resident Island
Lawst Paradise- Isle of Lawst Sohl’s
Settings: A very remote place, full of animals
Places:
Love Isle- Xaos’ Archipelago, Cave and Forest
Lawst Paradise- New Resident Island
Lawst Paradise- Isle of Lawst Sohl’s
Motivation
I always like the story about the blue bird and the happiness. But at the same time, I've wonder a several questions, "Blue Bird doesn't choose to be the symbol of happiness. What would happen, if it starts to question the meaning the happiness? What would happen, if the bird couldn't grasp the ideas of happiness?" So the story, "Tale of Blue Dress Girl" is born. The protagonist is a girl with blue eyes, always wearing blue dresses. The girl is actually the incarnation of Blue Bird. I choose the image of the young girl, not only because they represents the innocent and pure heart, but also that the happiness may be too hard for a little girl/ a little bird to understand. The girl would start her journey to find the meaning of happiness. She would encounter many animals then find her own answer. I wish the readers may also find their own answer after finish the story.
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