136 Unit 08 | Culture vulture Work with a partner to answer the following questions. Take notes. If you need help, go back to The building blocks of literature, p. 38. 1 From whose perspective is this part of the story told? How can you tell? 2 Compare Madam Frout and Miss Susan. In what ways are they similar, how are they different? 3 The author uses capitalisation in some of Madam Frout’s thoughts. What effect does this have? 4 Does this extract make you want to read more of the book? Why?/Why not? 5 Would you consider this kind of writing to be ‘literature’? Give reasons for your answers. Expand your vocabulary: Expressive writing Using a range of powerful verbs is essential in any narrative text to make the writing more vivid and engaging. Find the verbs the author uses to express the following ideas. They are listed in the order they come up in the text. Example: to stop doing sth. because you’re unsure about it: to falter READING 29 LANGUAGE 30 a a to run after sb. or sth. b to speak suddenly and angrily c to move back because of fear or embarrassment d to examine sth. carefully e to speak in a low and unclear voice f to breathe out loudly g to make a sharp ‘sss’ sound Write sentences using five of the expressions in a context that makes their meaning clear. Choose one of the ideas below to write (part of) a story of about 200 words. Try to use some of the expressive verbs you’ve just studied. the lesson Madame Frout interrupted Miss Susan’s best school trip a story one of her students tells about Miss Susan Fans of popular authors, musicians, other artists – as well as sports teams – have created all kinds of fan cultures to celebrate their idols. Would you consider yourself a fan, or do you know anyone who is an enthusiastic fan of someone? Share your ideas in class. Now listen to a podcast feature about fan culture. Cross out the ideas that are not discussed. b WRITING 31 LISTENING 32 33 a 25 Listen again. Add supporting details to the ideas discussed in the podcast. Compare your notes with a partner, then discuss if they match your experience with fan culture. Digital storytelling: Create a digital story about your experience with fan culture (your own and/or that of people you know). Add it to your learning portfolio to document your progress. b 34 WRITING + SPEAKING 35 Japan’s fandom scene is particularly lively. 4 Fan culture is a way for fans to express their identity. 1 Fan culture varies greatly internationally. 2 Fan culture can encourage creativity. 5 Fans meet online to share their work. 6 Fan culture allows peer groups to form. 3 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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