Dylans riddle of the day Feed me and

Dylan’s riddle of the day Feed me and I live, yet give me a drink and I die. What am I?

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How is the boy feeling? How do we know? Rewrite his monologue as something you think he should actually say to his Dad, to make him understand how he is feeling and what he would rather be doing. Audience – Dad Purpose – To Explain/Persuade From – Speech Dad, it’s not ok. I need you to understand how I am feeling…

Vocabulary Extension: Pick 5 words you are unsure about and write the definition. Perhaps you can use them in your writing next week? Or – If spelling/handwriting Is something you need to practise – perhaps pick 5 and do LCWC Or Both!

Dylan’s riddle of the day I have branches but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

LITERARY RECOUNT Retells a series of events for the purpose of entertainment. A literary recount is like a factual recount. Both provide details about what happened, including who was involved, when and where the event took place, and what may have resulted. A literary recount can be about real or fictional events and characters. CHRONOLOGY Events are described in the sequence in which they INSIGHT occurred. Include personal comments, FOCUS opinions or interpretations Only significant events are of the recounted experience included. or event.

TASK: to write a diary entry from the perspective of the boy. Steps to Success: - Colloquial language -1 st person Past Tense Chronological Order Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Vocabulary NOUNS Use proper nouns to refer to specific people, places times and events Help to set the scene Shows what is different

Dear Diary, Some birthday! After the show, I sat here alone. Whilst I appreciate the opportunity to become immersed in my work; carving is a form of escapism for me, the dimly lit caravan hardly feels like somewhere to celebrate! Hidden from view, tucked away from peering eyes. The only time I was really noticed today, was to be laughed at and I know the name calling will haunt my dreams again tonight. As I glance at my woodwork, I can feel the red marks on my neck seem to be getting worse, my skin is sore and close to bleeding. How can Dad think that is ok? I am proud of what I have achieved though. Something, which started by chance, has been my opportunity to shine. This time for the right reasons. I just know I can use this skill to benefit us both. To change our lives.

18/11/79 Dear Diary, It’s my 13 th birthday today; a milestone that most children welcome. But they are children who are able to think about their impending maturity and where their teenage years might to take them. Oh how I envy them. I already know how my first teenage year will pan out. It probably won’t be any different to the last one. Or the one before that. Father brought me a cake- that was nice of him. It was chocolate, my favourite, but then he told me to blow out the candle and make a wish. For a moment I thought “Is he serious? ” before reminding myself that he doesn’t understand this hell I am trapped within. Why does he still not see it? Shouldn’t it have been obvious to him what I wished for? To be free! To be normal! My shoulder aches today. I think I held the chisel awkwardly in my left hand somehow I’ve pulled a muscle- it looks even more distorted and disgusting than usual. I tried to examine it in the mirror but I just couldn’t bear to look at myself for long enough. I have much more to tell you but I shall have to come back later. Father is waiting with the shackles and today’s performance will begin shortly. When will this end? I have so much more to give. Boy.

Steps to Success: - Colloquial language - 1 st person - Past Tense - Chronological Order - Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Dylan’s riddle of the day What was given to you, belongs to you but other people use it more than you?

TASK: to write a diary entry from the perspective of the boy. Steps to Success: - Colloquial language -1 st person Past Tense Chronological Order Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Vocabulary TENSE First and third person are used most frequently and recall is always written in past tense. Present tense can be used for analysis and opinion. INSIGHT Include personal comments, opinions or interpretations of the recounted experience or event. How to past tense verbs end?

Once I had warmed up beside the fire, I started to feel a bit better and that was when Dad returned home. He had with him a slice of my favourite cake, adorned with a single candle. For a moment, my heart sang! Perhaps I hadn’t been forgotten after all? But that was when it happened. He asked me to make a wish. Inside, I just exploded, how dare he! After all the time I have spent begging, pleading with him to just leave – start a fresh – he asks me to make a wish! He knows what my wish is. To my surprise, I let the anger out. I still can’t believe all I said to him I had never been that angry with my father before.

Steps to Success: - Colloquial language - 1 st person - Past Tense - Chronological Order - Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Dylan’s riddle of the day When does Christmas come before Easter?

TASK: to write a diary entry from the perspective of the boy. Steps to Success: - Colloquial language -1 st person Past Tense Chronological Order Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Vocabulary INSIGHT Include personal comments, opinions or interpretations of the recounted experience or event.

But the anger melted away as quickly as it had come. I was ashamed and muttered ‘maybe Some wood, ’ quietly under my breath. I looked at my feet to avoid my father’s gaze, but what I saw wasn’t comforting. A tear dropped to the ground. Not one of my own. I had hurt my father. It is not the name calling which will keep me awake tonight but that image. Maybe this year will be better. Maybe this year I will make my escape.

Steps to Success: - Colloquial language - 1 st person - Past Tense - Chronological Order - Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Dylan’s riddle of the day Rearrange the letters OOUSWTDNEJR to spell just one word.

TASK: to write a diary entry from the perspective of the father. Steps to Success: What about the father’s perspective; How might it differ to his son’s? Would the tone and sense of sorrow be similar? Can you write a diary extract from the father's perspective using the same toolkit and diary features as before. - Colloquial language -1 st person Past Tense Chronological Order Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Steps to Success: - Colloquial language - 1 st person - Past Tense - Chronological Order - Detail descriptions, perhaps using figurative language.

Dylan’s riddle of the day When can you add two to eleven and get one as the answer?

COLD TASK: Write a persuasive letter to his father. What is that the boy wants? How might he persuade his father? What does he want and why? What might he say to his father?