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Grade: Suitable for grades 4 to 8
Two titans of young adult writing come together this morning to talk about their characters, their storylines and the fun they have putting words on paper. Wynne-Jones’s Rex Zero series, with its cast of sarcastic characters, closely reflects his own Canadian boyhood. Korman’s huge output of more than 60 novels shows very clearly that this award-winning novelist loves what he does, and does it very well. This is a rare chance for young readers and aspiring writers to see two of the masters together on stage.
Curriculum Connection
- Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of narratives (e.g., sequence, storytelling)
- Explore connections between images and words
- Use detailed vocabulary to write a story
ACTIVITIES
- Writers Block: Go to Tim Wynne-Jones' website ( www.timwynne-jones.com/pages/writinggames.html) for tips and writing exercises.
- Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age 14. Go to www.scholastic.ca/39clues/teachingresources/index.htm to get your students immersed in reading and making deductions!
EVALUATION
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