https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time an exercise in creative writing with picture prompts en-us 2020-05-02 20:15:09 UTC 2024-07-18 07:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546000389 2020-05-02 20:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546000389 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546001194 2020-05-02 20:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546001194 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546002421 2020-05-02 20:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546002421 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546003410 2020-05-02 20:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546003410 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546004376 2020-05-02 20:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546004376 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546005227 2020-05-02 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546005227 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546005731 2020-05-02 20:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546005731 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546006515 2020-05-02 20:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546006515 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546009344 2020-05-02 20:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546009344 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546554426 Once upon a time there was a sad, sad tree that had got tired of being rooted in the same place for decades, got sick of being in the same spot on and on for so many years, and wished it could walk, go to far away places, travel to different settings and enjoy different landscapes. It had heard people talking about the northern lights and how magnificent they were. It would be wonderful if it could see them one day! ]]> 2020-05-03 10:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546554426 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546555772 The tree started running in panic with the cat clinging from the branches meowing for help!! When they saw that they were safe, far away from the fire, they rested for a while on a hill. The tree was so exhausted from running that it fell asleep. A strange feeling woke it up....It felt two people sitting under it, leaning their backs against its trunk. The tree listened to their conversation to find out who these people were. It turned out that they were a couple who had started a journey around the world and they were resting under the tree, discussing their next destination which was the Northern Lights!!. The tree listened carefully. As soon as the couple left, eager to continue their journey, the tree and the cat started following them discretely, continuing their own adventure as well.]]> 2020-05-03 10:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546555772 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546560569 The fairy of the wood was broken hearted to see the tree so sad, miserable and withering so she decided to grant its wish and free its roots from the harsh ground. This way the tree could walk and move. The tree was so happy, it could not wait to set off for its journey.]]> 2020-05-03 10:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/546560569 dalex416 https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547000404 2020-05-03 15:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547000404 dalex416 https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547002266 The moment the tree was ready to leave the forest, it felt someone moving on its branches... It was its friend, the cat. They had spent hours and hours together, watching the sun rising or setting everyday for hundreds of days... Would the cat like to follow the tree on its new journey?]]> 2020-05-03 15:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547002266 dalex416 https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547011102 Fortunately, the cat was as adventurous as the tree and did not hesitate to say 'yes' when the tree suggested that they should leave on the journey together. So, they started walking until they reached a lake. It was already dusk and they decided to rest and spend the night there.]]> 2020-05-03 15:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547011102 dalex416 https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547016071 It was early in the morning when they both smelt something strange in the air. They opened their eyes and could not believe what they saw in front of them! The forest was on fire! Red flames had covered the sky and animals were running to be saved. The cat jumped on the tree and they crossed the bridge to escape the fire.]]> 2020-05-03 15:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547016071 aretisid https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547357003 Venturing out into the unknown, the tree and its friend went on walking. They lost the couple, as they took a train to continue their journey. The two friends walked miles and miles of land, crossed rivers and valleys, went up and down mountains, till they felt lost and frustrated. Where could the Northern Lights be? Which direction should they follow? They stopped and stared at the sky where the sun was getting ready to set, when they heard the sound of a little girl crying near them. They couldn't understand why the girl was so sad and the tree felt sorry for her. It extended one of its branches and tied a swing around it so that the little girl could play on the swing and feel better.]]> 2020-05-03 18:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547357003 aretisid https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547459730 The little girl stayed there swinging under the tree for hours. It was as if time had stopped. Both the cat and the tree felt so proud that they had made the young girl feel calm and happy again. Up in the sky clouds started to gather and the first snowflakes started to fall. The girl whispered: "My wish came true! This is the swing I had longed for. I am so happy!!"]]> 2020-05-03 19:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547459730 aretisid https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547497695 All of a sudden, out of nowhere the fairy appeared and gently touched the tree's branches. The tree felt the soft touch but was not startled at all. It had felt the same feeling at the beginning of the journey and knew that something wonderful was about to happen. It was a strange feeling for the cat but seeing the tree so excited helped the little animal relax and enjoy the view...]]> 2020-05-03 19:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547497695 aretisid https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547498036 There, in front of them, the beautiful lights lit up in the sky. It was a spectacular display of bright dancing lights in blue and green colours, the likes of which the tree had never seen before. Its dream came true! The tree had finally reached the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis. The quest came to its end, the dream came true.]]> 2020-05-03 19:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/547498036 fmaravelaki https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/549532464 Pictures: Domna Moschoglou
Music: YouTube Audio Library 
Story writing: Class Γ΄ 2]]> 2020-05-04 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fmaravelaki/once_upon_a_time/wish/549532464