BOOK VS. FILM Week 7: Channelling your Inner Author
The Author, his/her role, and how to get started! • What is an author ? – the creator of a written work, for example, a play or book. • Name some of your favourite authors?
Back to Basics: How to Write a Good Paragraph • A paragraph is a piece of writing that consists of several sentences. A paragraph should be easy to read and always have complete, correct, and concise sentences. Paragraph structure: 1. Topic sentence - motivates the reader to want to read more. 2. First main point - proves or explains the topic sentence. 3. Second main point - provides a reason for the first point made. 4. Third main point - can help prove the topic sentence or back up the first or second main point of the paragraph. 5. Conclusion - sums up the main points or ideas and it usually completes the topic.
Example of a Good Paragraph: Lily grew up in the countryside with her despicable aunt and uncle. She often dreamt about running away in search of a new, kinder family that wouldn’t force her to take care of her delinquent cousins, Jim and Tim. A remarkably intelligent and resilient girl, Lily knows that a better life awaits her in Dublin city, where she can attain her life-long dream of becoming an actress. On her thirteenth birthday, Lily finally decides that the time to pursue her dream is now. • Class task: Now, write three paragraphs of a story, using the paragraph structure!
Autobiographical Writing • What is an autobiography ? • Can you think of any examples?
How to Write YOUR Autobiography: • Write out your life timeline – it can include family history, big decisions on your life, your time at school, your friends, life-changing events etc. • Who are the main characters? – family, friends, role-models, teachers, enemies, pets etc. • What are your best stories? – childhood story, growing up story, meeting your closest friends, experiencing something difficult etc. • Use ‘I’ voice . Now, write a story (2-3 pages) about your life!
Autobiography in Film Adaptation • The Book Thief (2005) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrC7a7rENa8
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