The Monster chapter 4

Chapter 4: The Discovery

We are going to practise describing things with adjectives and adverbs in this chapter.

● The main character is going to discover the monster in the basement.

● Describe in all possible ways what the monster looks like, how it moves, how it sounds and how the main character is feeling. Use as many adjectives and adverbs as possible.

● When you have described it thoroughly reveal that the monster is an animal that has been a little bit transformed.

● Questions to help you: How and why does the main character go down to the basement? Does he/she meet anyone on the way down?

How does the monster differ from how the real animal usually is?  How does the main character leave the basement? Is someone coming to help the main character? Will the main character try to tell someone about what he/she has seen?

The Monster chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Poster

We are going to practice to write a news article in this chapter.

● The main character is going to see an odd poster somewhere at school. The poster says something about everything being perfectly normal.

● Write the poster with a headline (as few words as possible), a preamble (bold letters, a summary of the most important parts) and body text (more text).

● The main character will turn the poster over and notice the frightening news on its back about a monster.

● Write the poster’s backside with a headline, a preamble and body text.

● No sign of a monster yet.

● Questions to help you: How does the main character react on the poster? What makes him/her turn the poster over? How does he/she feel when reading about the monster? Does he/she suspect anyone in particular of putting up the poster?

The Monster part II

Chapter 2: The Fear

In this chapter we are going to practice how to describe feelings.

● The main character is now on his/her way somewhere in school.

● The main character is scared because of the sounds he/she heard.

● The main character is experiencing suspect things and is also imagining things.

● The bullying classmate is saying or doing something stupid.

● The main character is seeing another adult who he/she likes a lot and who gives him/her comfort and offers a sweet.

● This chapter ends in a feelgood mood.

● No sign of a monster yet.

● Questions to help you: Where is the main character going? What does the bullying classmate do?

What is the kind adult's profession? What is the reason your character is so fond of the adult? Where did he/she use to work? What kind of sweet is he/she offering?

Faktatexter om sömnen

Vi ska träna på att bli effektiva läsare av faktatexter. Den här gången ska vi läsa två olika texter om sömn.

Den första hittar du här.

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The Monster part I

Chapter 1: The Sounds

In this chapter we are going to practice how to write a thrilling beginning

● This chapter should take place somewhere in the school where you mix things, e.g. Chemistry class, the canteen, Domestic science class or in the school's nurse room.

● The main character has to be between eight and thirteen years old. Give your character a name suitable for a child.

● The main character is hearing strange noises from the floor in the room you've chosen.

● Add a harsh adult (teacher, nurse, canteen assisstent etc.)

● There has to be a pupil in the class the main character thinks is mean and is scared of.

● You have to write as if you were writing about someone else and that it happened earlier (imperfect tense).

● Begin in media res. Start with action and describe the environment and the characters later. It might be a good idea to start with a line, like this:

”Did you hear the sound?”

Tom's classmate Steve turned around and stared at Tom.

”What sound? Everyone is talking.”

Harsh Harry gave Tom and Steve an icecold glare...

● End this chapter with everyone leaving the room. This whole chapter is taking place in the room.

● No sign of a monster yet.

● Questions to help you: What's the main character like? What does the main character look like? Who is the harsh adult? Are there any rumurs going around about the harsh adult? Is he/she really mean? Does the main character have a really good friend? What does the bullying classmate do to scare the main character? What does the room look like? What are the sounds like? What are they doing in the room when the events take place?