SCI Lesson (CHC2F) - Practical Assignment

Well I just got my practical project back. As you probably remember I was asked a few units ago to do an outline of a short story. This project was part two of that one in which I had to actually write the story.

I must say I am kind of confused about the notes from the Instructor about this project. I must explain to you that the story was in rhyme and was about a Zebra back in the biblical times. He is trying to get on the Ark and is having a real problem.

My Instructor opens her notes by saying that she doesn't really like using verse in order to tell a story as the form and structure of the story wins over the content. Which I can agree with, certainly it is easier to go into depth with straight writing rather than rhyme but it's what I do.

She also said that I gave away the story with the very first line, which I agree with, but I wasn't really trying to hide it either. If this was made into a book the most likely format would be a Children's Picture Book so there really is no great twist within the story.

She really does end up giving some good suggestions for a reworking and if I ever do get to turn this into a book then no doubt I would give them a look. Overall though, despite the concerns she saw enough in the project to give me decent 91% so, I am not complaining about that!