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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?
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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
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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.
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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!
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Autobiographical Writing
- What is an autobiography?
- Can you think of any examples?
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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!
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Autobiography in Film Adaptation
- The Book Thief (2005) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrC7a7rENa8