In our Fantasy unit we have to write one paragraph for every book that we read. We have to right about a main character changing in the book.

I like writing paragraphs in this format because they are about something I wanted to read about, and the examples I will need will be fresh in my head.

Here is my first paragraph about the trials of Apollo.

Throughout the story Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan a main character Meg has to decide for herself to do what is right, or what is easy. At the beginning of the story Meg makes bad decisions because she is scared of the consequences of doing the right thing. But throughout the story Meg begins to change, she starts making good choices for the common good, though she knows the consequences. Meg comes from a complex background where her evil stepfather Nero wants to lure her into his evil doings. Meg knows what Nero is doing is not right but she knows that Nero will give her harsh punishments if she does not obey. This leaves Meg with a difficult choice throughout the story. In the beginning of the book Meg brings Apollo right into Nero’s trap. Meg was scared of Nero, she did the easy thing to do, she did Nero’s bidding so she wouldn’t get punished. But by making the bad decision, she put thousands of other people’s lives in danger. Towards the end of the story Meg befriends Apollo and Meg begins to make decisions based on her own judgement regardless of Nero’s punishments. Later on in the story Meg runs away from Nero and helps Apollo on his quest. Meg knows that Apollo would not make it far without her help. By helping Apollo, Meg risks everything. Nero will be furious and may torture Meg when she returns, but Meg is not thinking about what is best for her, Meg is thinking about what is best for others. Throughout the story Meg changes from doing what is wrong but easy, to doing what is right, but at times can be difficult.

I am really liking this fantasy unit, I hope that we do more of these kinds of projects.