Identify the writing style Pay careful attention to

Identify the writing style Pay careful attention to who is speaking in each extract.

1. Who is narrating? The lead character (Katniss) is narrating. 2. What is this style called? This is called first person. 3. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this style. Think for a few minutes and discuss.

Advantages of the first person Disadvantages of first person • It is more intimate so reader feels more connected with character and can emphasise more. • Reader only knows what the character knows. If the writer wants the reader to know something the character doesn’t, it is hard to convey this. • The story can be more conversational and the character can even ‘break the fourth wall’. • Character may be biased so reader doesn’t know if they can trust the character. • Writer has a more direct relationship with reader.

1. Who is narrating? The narrator is an unknown ominous narrator. 2. What is this style called? This is called third person. 3. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this style. Think for a few minutes and discuss.

Advantages of the third person • Can show things that characters do not know. • Writer can provide historical context. • Because reader know things that characters don’t, it can be used to create suspense. Disadvantages of first person • It is less personal and reader is not as close to the character as in a first-person story. • Some readers dislike this style as it raises the issue of who is the “all knowing” narrator.

Showing not telling A good writer doesn’t just say how a character feels or what is happening, they show it. Re-write one of the below sentences to show rather than tell: He was sad. She wanted to go out. Alex was tired.

Pick a word Think of your favourite word. If you don’t have one then pick something you can see.

Imagine that word was the name of a person • What would they look like? • Big or small? • What colour eyes would they have? • How old would they be? • Are they clever? • Are they clumsy? • What is their job? • What do they like to do for fun? Pay careful attention to the sound of the word. If you don’t want to write it down then you can draw your character instead!

2 Minute challenge Without stopping, write about your character going to the supermarket. Think about: Where do they go? Are they with anyone? What do they need? What did they buy? Were there any incidents?

Literary Techniques Which is an example of: Personification Crackle Onomatopoeia Cute critter Alliteration The water banged angrily Personification is when an inanimate object is given attributes or described in a way typically associated with humans. Onomatopoeia is when a word’s phonetic sound resembles it’s meaning. Alliteration is when a series of words begin with the same letter.

Now we know all about different writing techniques and have a main character, we can begin the writing process. You can use a prompt below or write your own original piece. Dear Diary-Write a diary entry from your character’s perspective. A Vacation-Imagine your character is on holiday. They can be in their dream destination or worse nightmare. Time Travel-Imagine your character goes travelling through time. Do they go forwards or backwards? One Last Wish-Your character has to fulfil someone’s dying wish. Truth or Dare-Imagine your character is playing a game of Truth or Dare. Fairy tale Remake-Imagine your character is in a modern day fairy tale. Don’t forget to plan first (this can also get you marks in an exam).