1. Techniques Used in Literature
Dear Mr Cairney

2. Learning aim for today
How the writer crafts a story to have an effect on the reader
Write two paragraphs using supporting evidence and explanation
How you will demonstrate your learning

3. Define the following
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

4. Find three examples of IMAGERY (sensory details) in Dear Mr Cairney
Why did they make the story more realistic?

5. Tone Nostalgic Understated Meditative Unconcerned Ambivalent
Belligerent
Bitter
Cold
Angry
Menacing

6. What is the word? Which word means…
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

7. Writing paragraphs
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?

8. Writing paragraphs
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)