John Marsden Writing Topic #91
Write seven bad things** 1. Crime 2. Pain 3. A broken heart 4. Hurt feelings 5. Abuse 6. Death 7. Being lied to **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
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John Marsden Writing Topic #89
What questions do adults not know the answers to?** -Whether there is a God or a higher power -Whether there is an After Life -Whether everything happens for a reason -Whether true love exists -How long we will all live for **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
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What sensible, practical rules for modern manners should we observe?** -Saying please and thank you -Holding the door open for people who are coming through a doorway either behind us or after us -Cover your mouth when coughing -Keep the volume down when listening to music both when using headphones and when using speakers -Don’t hog up seats when using
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List seven things our society would be better off without. (Alcohol? The lettuce that prawn cocktails are served in and which no-one ever eats?)** 1. Cigarettes 2. Alcohol 3. Reality TV Shows 4. Hate 5. Beauty Standards 6. Allergies 7. Cancer **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. ‘It’s the story of a person growing, learning, changing.’ Is this true of the book?** Yes, in fact second to the love story, that’s what Where Rainbows End is all about. Rosie
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Explain how the main character develops as the story proceeds** Rosie & Alex develop both physically and emotionally as the story spans over 40 years. Rosie develops through her choice to become
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. ‘They chose to destroy because they did not understand.’ Is this true of some characters in this book?** Alex & Rosie: While their relationship wasn’t destroyed, they did have a few fall
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. How intelligent is the main character in this book?** Both Rosie and Alex are intelligent in their own ways. Rosie becomes intelligent through her life choices, especially through the difficulty of her
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Discuss the main relationships in the book** The main relationships in the book are: Rosie & Alex, Katie & Toby, Phil & Alex and Rosie & Ruby. Rosie & Alex: They are
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From Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. What are the least important parts of the book?** I’d say none–all aspects of the book are important. **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
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