MYP English · Language and Literature

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Grade 9

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ATL: Creative Thinking:  Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways

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Learning image: Meaning
Learning image: Meaning
Learning image: Meaning
Learning image: Meaning
Learning image: Meaning
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When you get the idea that you ask any questions, that you can manipulate a character, kill off, antagonise, reward as long as you describe and not narrate then we are getting somewhere.  


Task: Choose a picture that says something to you and develop some writing. Use the tips below

Tips

Keep your narrative simple and your description detailed

Use the five senses

Keep steps small

Use the past tense

Make sure you create a source of conflict

Play with words:

triads, metaphors / similes , rhyme, rhythm

Read your work aloud.


Extension: What is a short story?