Write seven peaceful things** 1. The sound of waterfalls 2. Silence 3. The sound of rain 4. White noise music 5. The sound of birds 6. Sleep (when it’s uninterrupted) 7. Meditation **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
Read moreWhat was the most memorable party you ever attended and why?** The most memorable party that I have ever attended was the Campus East Block Party in 2010. It was memorable because it was held on the same day that I moved to Wollongong to start my university studies and it was where I met my best friends. The Block
Read moreWrite 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreWhat 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
Read moreList 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.
Read moreFrom 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
Read moreFrom 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
Read moreFrom 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
Read moreFrom 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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