Prime Time 5, Coursebook mit Audio-CD
0 What kind of online writing is usually not paid? writing personal blogs Q1 What can you usually win in writing contests? Q2 When should you not take part in a writing competition? Q3 Why do some musicians and authors choose to publish their work themselves? Q4 Why should writers let other people read their texts before sending them off? Q5 What might happen if writers do not follow the guidelines by a publishing house? b) Have a look at the text again and find the words which match the definitions below. 1 1. a prize or trophy: award 1 2. apart from; except: 1 3. unfair action in order to get an advantage: 1 4. payment required to take part in a contest: 1 5. group of people judging a competition: 1 6. having high status: 1 7. engaged in an activity as a paid occupation: 1 8. financial support given to a student to pay for the cost of education: 1 9. to check for errors: 10. to present something to another person for review or decision: c) With a partner, close your books and review the tips on page 130 briefly in your own words. d) Internet project: Visit some of the online publishers for young writers and have a look at the texts shown there. If you especially like a particular text, bring it to class! 5 your turn: Write your own poem! In her poem “Down in the Greenhouse” on page 129, Flora Thomas narrates a little story connected to her family’s greenhouse. a) On the basis of this poem try to write your own poem telling a story connected to one of your favourite places. Choose a location of your own or have a look at the suggestions below. ✔ b) If you want to, have your own poetry competition in class. Appoint a jury, submit your entries and have a public reading of the winners! under the roof in the park in my secret corner in the garden in the library on the football pitch 131 10 Books Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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