Chapter 12: Word Association

Writing to Advise

Read through some of the advice given on the following websites. Make a note of 10-15 words, phrases or expressions that you particularly like and could try to incorporate into your own advice writing.

Advice Articles

Advice Articles 2

Writing to Advise

Read the advice columns below.

1. Write down the modal verbs.
2. Write down imperative verbs.
3. What tense are the questions and answers in?
4. Do you think the Agony Aunt gave good advice? Why/why not? Refer to her use of modal and imperative verbs in her answer.

Millions: Chapter 11

You must answer the following questions using PEE paragraphs:

1.   How does Damian react to the task given by Mr Quinn?

2.   What does Damian think about the way people are demanding money for small things?

3.   How does Damian feel about the way things are going at the moment? (Refer to page 106)

4.   Who arrived at the hermitage? Why is their appearance concerning?

5.   What was the song about that the birds were singing?

6.   Why do you think Damian wanted to buy Victoria for £39.99?

Millions: Who Said What?

Copy these quotations from the novel into your notebook. Without checking the novel, try to work out which quotation was said by which character.

Be prepared to discuss the context of each quote (i.e. what is happening in the story at that time?)

Millions: A First Look

Stone Cold Movie Poster

     

Click on this link and create an eye-catching movie poster for Stone Cold. Be as creative as possible. The best three will receive positive comments.