Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

     

       Ë This  task  is  for  those  of  you  who  missed  out  on  passing  the  first  creative  writing  internal  

standard,  or  anyone  who  would  like  to  try  and  improve  their  grade.  Ë I  have  a  couple  of  options  below,  using  minor  characters  from  the  novel,  but  if  you  have  an  

alternative  idea-­‐  run  it  by  me  to  get  the  okay  first.  Ë Remember  that  the  use  of  figurative  language  techniques  is  imperative  (simile,  metaphor,  

personification,  hyperbole,  onomatopoeia,  alliteration,  etc.….)  Ë You  may  want  to  include  a  quotation  from  the  story-­‐  it  could  be  useful  in  concluding  your  piece.  

But  keep  it  really  limited-­‐  1  would  be  enough.    

nnn    Imagine  that  you  are  Auntie.  You  have  had  to  leave  early  for  work  the  next  morning,  but  you  leave  Raphael  a  letter  trying  to  persuade  him  to  give  the  bag  to  the  police.  You  could  include:  

• Your  reasons,  what  are  you  worried  about?  • Language  that  will  make  Raphael  feel  guilty  if  he  keeps  it  (emotive  language)  • Language  that  will  make  Raphael  feel  proud  if  he  returns  it  (emotive  language)  • Rhetorical  question  • Anecdotal  evidence  to  strengthen  your  argument  • Command/  imperative.  

 

AAA  Imagine  that  you  are  Gabriel  Olondriz.  Write  a  diary  entry  from  his  point  of  view,  recalling  the  visit  from  Gardo  and  Olivia  and  reflecting  on  his  life.  Reread  pages  101-­‐119/140-­‐147.  You  could  include:  

• Reflections  on  his  life  in  prison,  description  • Reflection  on  the  person,  events  that  resulted  in  him  being  imprisoned  • Thoughts  about  his  grandson,  Jose  Angelico-­‐  his  actions,  news  of  his  death  etc.  • What  does  he  think  of  what  Gardo  has  done,  is  doing?  • His  thoughts  about  Olivia  • Anything  else  that  you  think  might  help  you  create  an  interesting  diary  entry.  

 

TTT  Write  an  additional  chapter  (short)  from  Pia  Dante’s  point  of  view  as  she  watches  the  boys  in  the  Naravo  graveyard.  Reread  pages  205-­‐209.    You  could  include:  

• Her  thoughts  and  feelings  prior  to  seeing  the  boys.  What  is  she  doing  here?  Remember  her  child-­‐like  point  of  view  

• Her  memories  of  the  past,  her  father  • What  does  she  think  the  boys  are  doing?  • Description  of  the  boys,  is  she  scared  of  them?  • Anything  else  that  you  think  might  help  you  create  an  additional  chapter  form  Pia’s  point  of  

view.  

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