Transcript Author`s Craft in Dear Mr Cairney File

Dear Mr Cairney
• How the writer crafts a story to have an
effect on the reader
• Write two paragraphs using supporting
evidence and explanation
1)
2)
3)
4)
Narrative point of view
Tone
Mood
Imagery - sensory details
• Write an explanation for each of these
terms by looking at the dictionary
definition , then research how it applies
in literature
• Find three examples of IMAGERY
(sensory details) in Dear Mr Cairney
• Why did they make the story more
realistic?
• Nostalgic
• Understated
• Meditative
• Unconcerned
• Ambivalent
• Belligerent
• Bitter
• Cold
• Angry
• Menacing
1/ a sentimental or wistful yearning for the
happiness felt in a former place, time, or
situation.
2/ to engage in thought or contemplation;
reflect.
3/
Warlike; given to waging war
• Decide on two techniques in Dear Mr Cairney
that made the story engaging for you.
The first paragraph might start like this:
• One technique Graeme Lay used effectively in
Dear Mr Cairney was…..
• Then: Explain how he used it, giving
examples/quotations from the story
• Then: Explain why this was effective – what
effect did it have on the reader?
One technique Graeme Lay used effectively
in Dear Mr Cairney was….. (understanding)
Then: Explain how he used it, giving
examples/quotations from the story
(analysis)
Then: Explain why this was effective – what
effect did it have on the reader?
(evaluation)