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CHINESE CINDERELLA. Tuesday, 13 March 2012. FIRST STEPS:. Which words in the abstract stand out? Read, number and search for “new” words. How is the writing given an ominous atmosphere at the opening? Annotate the heading – who is Cinderella?
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CHINESE CINDERELLA Tuesday, 13 March 2012
FIRST STEPS: • Which words in the abstract stand out? • Read, number and search for “new” words. How is the writing given an ominous atmosphere at the opening? • Annotate the heading – who is Cinderella? • What does this knowledge lead you to expect about the article? Annotate… • This is an autobiography – note this and consider what you expect from that genre of literature.
POSSIBLE TASKS • 1-3 PEE paragraphs answering the following question: How does Adeline Yen Mah present her relationship with her family? • Related to this passage: • Consider the following two statements: • ‘Boarding schools teach young people to become confident and well-rounded • adults.’ • ‘Sending young children away to boarding school is cruel and unnatural.’ • • Write arguing in favour of one of these statements. • • Describe what your dream is for your future, and how it would feel to be granted • your dream.