Creative Rewrites Vwo 5

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Creative Rewrites Vwo 5

ILLC

Eindtermen Oud - (Meijer & Fasoglio, 2007)

Eindterm 7 De kandidaat kan beargumenteerd verslag uitbrengen van zijn leeservaringen met ten minste drie literaire werken.

Eindterm 8 (alleen vwo) De kandidaat kan literaire tekstsoorten herkennen en onderscheiden en literaire begrippen hanteren in de interpretatie van literaire teksten.

Eindterm 9 (alleen vwo) De kandidaat kan een overzicht geven van de hoofdlijnen van de literatuurgeschiedenis en de gelezen literaire werken plaatsen in dit historisch perspectief.

Discuss & Create 

Using prompts: 

Analytical

Creative

Collaborative

Reflective

Assignment

Rewrite the text: Think about how you would change the extract to send a different message to your friends OR send the message in a different way so that your friends will like it more. What would you change, and how would that change the meaning or the way your friends think about it?

Model The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1894 --> 2016 Disney

 "Mowgli, the man-cub, had never seen a bear before. He was frightened, but he saw that the bear was not going to hurt him. Baloo looked down at Mowgli and said, 'The law of the jungle says that we must help one another. I will teach you the ways of the jungle if you will listen.' Mowgli, curious and eager, nodded. 'What must I learn?' he asked. Baloo smiled, 'You must learn to find food, to understand the jungle, and to listen to the sounds around you.'"

TeHow you would change the extract to send a different message to your friends OR send the message in a different way so that your friends will like it more. What would you change, and how would that change the meaning or the way your friends think about it?

Rewrite

I had never met anyone like her before. She spoke in a way I didn't understand, and at first, I felt nervous. But she smiled, showing me she wanted to help. "Here, we support each other," she said gently. "I will teach you how things work here, if you want to learn." I nodded, eager but unsure. "What do I need to know?" I asked. She smiled again and said, "You need to learn our language, understand the people around you, and listen carefully to how things are done here."

Rationale

Rationale of this rewrite: First, we used easier words, like "help each other" instead of "the law of the jungle." We also made the sentences shorter and more direct, and we made it about a situation for a refugee in a new country which is also like a jungle. The new story talks about real-life situations, like learning a language and understanding people. It is about learning the language and paying attention to how things are done, instead of the more difficult ideas in Kipling’s original text.

Model Rationale for Changes (CEFR A2)

In the Disney version, Baloo's approach to teaching Mowgli is joyful and entertaining, using a catchy song to engage the audience. The serious tone of Kipling's original is softened to create a more lighthearted atmosphere, making the story appealing to children. Disney focuses on fun and friendship, which helps kids understand the importance of enjoying life and connecting with others. The main ideas about nature and survival are still present, but they are delivered in a way that is easier to grasp for a younger audience. The humor and playful interaction between Mowgli and Baloo make the lesson memorable and enjoyable.

Choose your text

Critical Analysis Prompts (CEFR A2 Level)

Characters and Themes

Talk about the characters in the story. How do you think they feel or what do you think they are thinking? How do their actions and words show the main ideas of the story? Use examples from the text to explain.

Audience

Who do you think the author wrote this story for? Who would have liked to read it at that time? Think about how things like the time period, culture, and social rules might have affected the story.

Purpose

What do you think the author wanted to say to readers? Try to find the main idea or message. Look for clues in the words and the feeling of the text. Write a short paragraph about what you think the author is trying to tell us.

Creative Writing Prompts (A2 Level)

Changing the Place or Time

Imagine the story takes place in a different country or in the future. How does this change what happens in the story? Write a short description of the new setting and how it affects the characters.

Changing the Character

If the main character had a different job or was older/younger, how would that change the story? Write a paragraph about the new character and their role in the story.

Adding a New Character

Imagine a new character joins the story. How do they change what happens? Write a short paragraph describing this new character and their role in the story.

Writing from a Different Perspective

Rewrite the story from the point of view of a different character (maybe a minor character). What do they see and feel? Write a paragraph from this new point of view.

Collaborative Prompts: Group Discussion

1. Discuss with your group how changing one part of the story (place, character, or event) affects the whole story. How does it make the story more interesting for people your age?

Role-Play

2. Act out a scene from the story with your group, then talk about how the characters might feel. How does changing the character or setting change their feelings?

Present & Motivate 

Present your rewritten, new story

Tell your classmates about your changes!

Reflection Prompts on your Own

1. Can you explain one big change you made to the story? Why did you make this change, and how does it improve the story for your classmates?

Learning About Stories

2. What did you learn about writing and changing stories? How do authors use characters and settings to make their stories interesting? Why are stories important?