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RE-CREA TIONS

The makeover
The next stage is to think of an original way to transform the
text into something else. It is best to choose a form that will • Be creative but stick to the
suit the main events and characters in the original text. The important details. The new version
revised version should use the correct features and layout should show an understanding of
for the new form. the original text.

◁ Cinderella’s story
Adding extra That night changed my life forever. I felt dizzy with The story Cinderella
descriptive detail could be rewritten as her
shows creativity. excitement as I entered the ballroom. Women in autobiography. In this case, it
multicolored dresses sashayed across the floor under should be narrated in the first
person and include her thoughts
sparkling chandeliers. The room was filled with the and feelings.
Include details from sound of guests chattering and violins playing. Then
the original text. everything went silent. Everyone was looking at me.

▷ Royal scoop
Cinderella could also inspire THE
a scandalous newspaper article. CASTLE
In this case, the new text should
be laid out with a headline and
in columns, and the language
should be short and snappy.

WHO

Front-page stories
usually have an
IS SHE? The secret stunner left the ball in a hurry just before midnight.
eye-catching
headline.

PARTY PRINCE SPOTTED WITH MYSTERY WOMAN
It was a sight that broke hundreds of hearts. floor-length metallic gown and glitzy glass
Prince Charming, 24, was seen dancing the night slippers, she was the center of attention at the
Newspaper articles often include away with a new woman on Saturday evening. prince’s annual ball.
alliteration (the use of words The prince, who has publicly announced his One attendee said, “Everyone went silent when
beginning with the same letter intention to wed this year, was apparently she entered the room. We were all entranced by
or sound).
bewitched by the beautiful blonde. Dressed in a her beauty.”

These details
There have been more than 400 come from the
original text.
feature-length film and television
adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays.