PO writing 2HV

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PO writing 2HV

1st lesson

Assignment

You will write a short chapter of 300 to 900 words that starts right at the end of book 1 "Hunger Games". The writing style has to be as close as possible to the original book.

Your grade counts 3 times.

Lesson 1

At the end of this lesson you can:

-  summarize the plot of 'Hunger Games' in no more than 3 sentences

- indicate the three main characteristics of the writing style of the original book.

-write down the main problem/event that you will write about in your chapter.

Lesson 2

At the end of the class you:

- will have written your first draft of the new chapter of 300 to 900 words without using Google Translate.

- have given feedback on the work of a classmate, with the use of a rubric.

Lesson 3

At the end of the class you: 

- have improved your first draft by using your self-assessment as well as peer feedback.

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 questions on writing style & find 2 example sentences that could help you when writing

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 20 min

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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