Activities
Before viewing
Ask children which bits of the writing process are most difficult for them. Can they give each other tips to get through it?
After viewing
Encourage children to write in the style of Jacqueline Wilson. Encourage them to watch children around them and on the media and select a child who catches their attention. How can they get inside that person’s head and what words will come out as they begin to write?
Design a class/school survey of Jacqueline Wilson’s readership. What do you notice? Are there certain age groups of boys or girls that go for her books? What do children enjoy most about her stories?
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