Year 8 Reflection:
Jane Godwin, the author of the novel we are currently studying, When Rain Turns to Snow, visited our school and her talk was incredibly inspiring for us as Year 8 students. Her talk was engaging and gave us a deeper understanding of the writing process. We learned that she draws inspiration from her own experiences and the people in her life, which made her stories feel more real to us.
One of us mentioned, “It was cool knowing where she got character inspiration from.” Another student shared, “I thought it was interesting to hear her perspective on the characters and to see how she viewed their physical appearances.”
We were surprised to learn that characters in When Rain Turns to Snow are based on real people and events from her life. Listening to her talk about character development and how she uses personalities of people she knows in her books was fascinating.
“Listening to a published author talk about her books is inspiring,” one of us noted.
Although some of her responses to our questions left room for interpretation, it added to our understanding of the book.
Overall, Jane Godwin’s visit fuelled our imagination and provided valuable insights into the world of writing. We are eager to hear from her again in the future.
Ms Sullivan’s Year 8 English class
Year 9 Reflection:
On February 25th, the Year 9 students were fortunate to receive a visit from renowned author and publisher Jane Godwin. She shared her expertise on survival stories, offering valuable insights into both the writing and publishing process. Drawing from her own experiences, Godwin provided us with a deeper understanding of what makes a compelling survival narrative.
Throughout the session, we explored key storytelling techniques and gained knowledge that will be valuable for our upcoming English unit.
Her visit not only expanded our creative skills but it also was an inspiring and enriching experience that benefited us all.
Lucy and Amber, Year 9 Communications Leaders
