MayaWest Writing Project

Narrator: We are aboard the NWPRP Space Voyager. Captain Frances Vanessa is responsible for the W.A.L.K.S. Crew as they navigate their way through what seems to be an ordinary space mission; observe and record segments of oral history of life forms found near and around their own universe.

 

Captain: Good morning ladies.

 

Everyone: Good morning Captain Frances! What’s our mission today?

 

Cap: We are to observe the alien life forms and ez drop onto their daily conversations, take notes on the most important events and report back to the mother ship.

 

Maddy: What’s the purpose of this mission? And, who on the mother ship are we reporting to?

 

C: A purpose? A purpose, you ask? Just because you’re my big sister doesn’t give you the right to question my authority.

 

Maddy: I’m sorry Captain but I learned about PAW and we must always have a purpose and an audience and I was just wondering who we were reporting to Captain.

 

C: Since you put it that way I guess I could disclose this information with my trusted W.A.L.K.S. team. Well, our objective is to report to our superiors Master Commander Ellen and Sergeant Melissa and their close nit crew of the all smiling one Irmaris and of course Lord Tito.

 

E: TITO! TITO! TITO!

 

E: All hale our founding Mothers and Father, who guide us on our writing adventures.

 

C: Ladies, we are coming close to a small planet. Let’s see what we can pick up.

 

Aida: Captain, I hear lots of commotion but I can distinctly hear two male life forms discussing beautiful poetry that they found on the nwp website.

   

C: That’s great Cadet Aida! Is there anything else you can hear?

 

Aida: Well Captain they are also speaking about their frustrations; one of them seems unhappy because he is unable to express his feelings musically through the guitar, but feels content listening to others, he really enjoys listening to “rock melodico”. The other one is suffering from something, Gods only knows but he likes to question authority, this one is a bit rebellious. I hear he wears his earings to work.

 

C: I see what you mean; we should steer away from that one.

 

Aida: Captain you better than anyone should know not to judge a book by its cover. For example this same male life form is deeply in love with his female companion and speaks highly of her and their offspring.

C: Let’s just keeping moving this is far too complicated and we have time issues. I hear Private Hector constantly in my ear piece saying time, time, time…

Alright ladies, anything else from this planet? How about Cadet Maria? Got anything?

 

Maria: Yes, Captain I do hear something about a time keeper but its coming from the planet, apparently they to have a time keeper. He also goes by the name of Hector but this one seems to be A-Wall. He has gone out to speak to his son and the people are desperately awaiting his arrival.

 

C: Why would they be waiting for a time keeper?

 

Maria: The Muse on their planet has a narrative on past events she wishes to read to her people but the people do not want to begin until his arrival. They seem to value his sense of time and authority.

 

C: Well is he back yet? Are they going to start or what?

 

Maria: Oh yes Captain he’s back and the Muse has taken her place. Time has started and she begins to give her very eloquent and unique piece that has everyone deeply engaged.

 

Maddy: CAPTAIN! CAPTAIN! Our vessel is moving away from the planet. It seems some kind of force is pulling us! I believe it’s a BLACKHOLE!

 

C: Alright ladies buckle-up this is going to be a bumpy ride.

 

Maddy: CAPTAIN WHAT DO WE DO?

 

C: The same thing we always do stick our head between our legs and pray.

 

Narrator: As the NWPRP Voyager whirls and twirls its way out through the other side of the blackhole they are met with clear blue skies and they are able to continue on their journey.

 

C: Is everyone ok?

 

E: Yes Captain; but could we break for a cigarette?

 

C: There’s no time for that! We have work to do! Let’s get back to our jobs ladies. Cadet Alma what do you have to report?

 

 

 

 

Alma: We have a very highly energetic being that goes by the name of Angela. This one seems very motivated about writing and continuously snaps her fingers and emphasizes on the importance of Standards and Curriculum. She guides her people into writing in Spanish and English using illustrations to get their thoughts flowing. This Angela person is overly caffeinated and stresses that the writers use nouns, verbs, and adjectives. She’s also very proud to lead those in her community. Angela feels a sense of responsibility to the offspring of her neighbors, friends, and colleagues. It’s very admirable!

 

C: I agree, and it would be nice to come back and visit this one; if we could take her off the coffee!

Ladies, this has been a long morning, why don’t we break for lunch.

 

Narrator: The NWPRP Voyager and its crew break for some spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, roasted chicken, and cheesecake. After lunch they continue onward and come across planet A2Z. The inhabitants of this planet seem very suspicious; let’s see what the crew members have to say.

 

C: Ladies it appears that the beings on planet A2Z our watching us and giving us the evil eye.

 

Maddy: DO WE GET TO FIGHT CAPTAIN?

 

C: No! No! There’s no need for fighting. Jealousy I see in their eyes plus we are ladies and we never fight that’s what are pen and paper is for. This is how we vent our frustrations. We record it for those that follow.

Cadet Maria, what do you got?

 

Maria: It appears to be a book talk about graphic novels.

 

C: Graphic? Ohhhhhh Graphic!

 

Maria: Not that kind of Graphic, sucia!

 

C: Right, you mean illustrated, why didn’t you say so.

 

Maria: Well Captain this very intense male species is quizzing his followers.

            WHAT ARE GRAPHIC NOVELS?

            WHAT’S VISUAL LITERACY?

            WHAT’S CRITICAL THINKING?

YOU! YOU! FINISH, CONTINUE! He says as he points to his followers, apparently they are willing to participate. I guess it’s a cool thing amongst their youngsters to read these novels. We must take note of this and look into later.

 

E: Captain we can hear him to!

 

C: Well what is he saying?

 

E: PICTURES MESSAGE – PICTURES MESSAGE

 

C: What are graphic novels crew?

 

E: PICTURES MESSAGE – PICTURES MESSAGE

 

Maria: Captain, he’s finished with his book talk and ends by asking;

QUESTIONS! – DOUBTS! – COMMENTS! This was followed by applause!

 

C: What a day! Ladies I believe it’s time to head back to the mother ship.

 

Narrator: As the NWPRP enters the Mother Ship’s Port they are met by Sergeant Melissa who reminds them to split into smaller groups to discuss a draft for the infamous Position Paper. A daunting task to some but once doubts have been cleared over and over again it seems very doable as they begin to brainstorm or brainbloom on their ideas.

 

The day ended peacefully and all were filled with joy and excitement for the desperately needed long weekend. We hope you enjoyed our travel through the Universe, until next time I bid you a fare well, and be careful you never know whose watching or listening.