Image by pietroizzo via FlickrFine, practical article on script-writing from EdB HK EdCity website
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Now that you're reading/writing short stories, think about these
Image via WikipediaSome questions:
- Is a short story always about a change in a character? If so is Cinderella a short story? Does she change?
- How long is a short story?
- Is a short story one or many? Does it have one theme, one setting, focus on one character? In general, does the word ONE describe a short story?
- Is it easy to get a short story published? On the Internet?
- Can you make a living writing short stories?
- Compelling open ___
- Characterization ___
- Interesting plot ___
- Dialogue natural ___
- Pace is good ___
- Point of view consistent ___
- Protagonists take action ___
- Setting effective ___
- Theme developed ___
Monday, December 5, 2011
An interesting blog site with short story stuff (hear that alliteration?)
Short Story Reading Challenge: "Skin" by Roald Dahl
Related articles:
- Roald Dahl (111west1ststreet.wordpress.com)
- Short Stories (writerswritedaily.wordpress.com)
- COTD: Awesome alliteration edition [Commenter Of The Day] (jalopnik.com)
- The Structure of A Short Story (accordingtohoyt.com)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Book Report Sample
Cover via Amazon
Book Title:” The
Boy Who Could Fly
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Author: Sally
Gardner
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Publisher: Dolphin
Paperback
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Character summary
Thomas Top
A ten year-old boy, who was a very ordinary student. He
did not have his own idea and always follow what others said. . that was what
his father taught him. He tried to do everything in a normal and simple way. When
his birthday came, a fat fairy gave him some mysterious power.
Mr. Top
Thomas’ father, who was a very strict and typical father.
He wanted everything to be normal. He wanted his family members to follow all
his thoughts and order, which later angered Thomas and Mrs. Top.
Mrs. Top
Thomas’ mother, who was originally a normal housewife.
Later, she realized that his son was scolded by his father and the school
because of the power he had. She protected Thomas and had a great quarrel
with Mr. Top.
Mr. Vinnie
An old man. Like Thomas, he could fly. He enjoyed the way
of flying and the freedom he had.
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Plot Summary
One day, it was Thomas’ birthday. A fairy came and gave
him a wish. Thomas couldn’t think of any, but at last, he did say that he
wanted to fly.
Later on, he found out that this wish really came true.
This news was also known by the school. They were not happy with that and
kicked Thomas out of the school. Thomas felt worried because his father
always said that they should had a normal life. His father and mother both
knew that. His mother supported Thomas while his father did not. They finally
quarreled and mum stayed at her sister’s house.
Then Thomas met Mr. Vinnie who could also fly. They found
out that his father was an extraordinary person when he was young. His father
loved
Later Mr. Top’s birthday came. Thomas and Mr. Vinnie
persuaded him to follow his own dream. Finally he succeeded. His father
persuaded the headmaster to let his son go back to school. They also
repainted the ordinary house to an extraordinary one to welcome Mrs. Top.
Eventually Mrs. Top returned and they all lived a happy life!
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Reflection
This was definitely a good book. It makes me think of many
things. First is about “dreams”. People always had a dream while they were
young. However, they forget or don not fulfill it as time flows. I think we
should have a dream, no matter it is a big one or small one, try to finish
it. Don’t hide it inside your heart. Don’t think that it is a baby-like
dream. The process of fulfilling a dream makes your grow and grow, learn and
learn. That is the message the book gives. Do what you think is right. Our
dreams are the incentive for us to achieve higher goal. If you hide your
dreams, you may regret when you are old. After reading this book, I find out
that to fulfill our own dreams is very important.
Secondly was about your own style. In the story, the whole
family tried to do everything ordinarily. I disagree with that. I think each
person has his own potentials and abilities. There is no need for you to
follow others or for others to follow you. We have our personality. Our
potentials are the gifts given by God. Don’t hide them or throw them away.
Just trust yourself and do the best. If everyone does the same in the whole
world, we are no longer different from the robots!
Therefore I highly recommend students to read this book.
The word uses in it are simple and easy to understand. If you have nothing to
read, do read this book
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Roald Dahl Short stories video links
Cover of Roald DahlStory | Link | Time | Color / B & W |
Color | |||
B & W | |||
Alfred Hitchock presents Lamb to the Slaughter | 26:11 | B & W | |
Lamb to the Slaughter | Color | ||
The Landlady Part 1: Arriving in Part 2: Making Preparations Part 3: Signing the Guest Book Part 4: Mr. Mulholland & Mr. Temple Part 5: Sleep tight | Parts 1 to 5 | Color | |
Galloping Foxley | Color | ||
Mrs. Bixby & the Colonel’s Coat | Color |
Monday, September 19, 2011
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