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“Creative Writing: An Altruistic Individual”
In this activity, students will write a creative narrative based on an altruistic person from their own life.
In his ending letter to the reader, Gleitzman shares that the inspiration for Barney’s character was Janusz Korczak, a real altruistic individual who protected children during WWII. In this activity, you will select a person who inspires you in your life and write a story about their work. You can write about them truthfully in a biographical account or, like Gleitzman, create a character based on this person’s life. To guide your thinking as you prepare to write, consider the following questions:
As time allows, complete the steps of the writing process with peer editing or peer critique circles. Finally, read your creative writing aloud to the class.