PO writing 2HV

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PO writing 2HV

1st lesson

Assignment

You will write a short chapter that starts right at the end of book 1 "Hunger Games". 

The chapter is between 300 and 400 words. 

Your grade counts 3 times.

Planning today

- recap Hunger Games (read a summary/discuss with a partner) 10 min

- Investigate the writing style 20 min

- Write down outlines for your PO 30 min

Aim & Outcomes

At the end of the class:

- you can describe the writing style/perspective used in your own words

How:

- discuss with a partner what happened in book 1

- Investigate/re read the last chapter

- Answer the questions & find 2 example sentences that could help you when writing

In pairs write a brief
summary on book 1
(100 words)

What writing style does Suzanne Collins use in The Hunger Games?

1. Free verse poetry
2. Third-person omniscient past tense narrative
3. First-person present tense narrative
4. Second-person point of view

What is the effect of using present tense in The Hunger Games?

1. Creates a sense of distance
2. Makes the story hard to follow
3. Creates a sense of calm
4. Creates a sense of immediacy and tension

What is the main purpose of the style in The Hunger Games?

1. To confuse readers with multiple narrators.
2. To provide a detached, objective view.
3. To emphasize the setting over the characters.
4. To immerse readers in Katniss's perspective.

What type of language does Collins use in The Hunger Games?

1. Complex and flowery language.
2. Simple and direct language.
3. Foreign language with translations.
4. Slang and informal language.

What literary device does Collins often use to create suspense?

1. Red herrings to mislead readers.
2. Flashbacks to past events.
3. Foreshadowing of future events.
4. Cliffhangers at the end of chapters.

What role does dialogue play in The Hunger Games?

1. It reveals character traits and motivations.
2. It distracts from the action and plot.
3. It provides exposition about the setting.
4. It sets the tone and mood of the story.

Find 2 sample sentences that you could use/adapt for your own chapter. Motivate your choice.

Brainstorm

The rest of the class, brainstorm on your idea for the writing exercise. What is the main problem/event of your chapter? 

Enter your main idea here

Is the goal of this PO clear to you?

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