Thanks to Byrdseed for this idea.
This drawing is by Adam Watson found on Byrdseed. It’s a character from Star Wars, remade in the style of Dr. Seuss.
Can you recreate a text written by one author as if it were created by another author?
You will need to examine stories from the point of view of a creator. It will get you thinking about what makes authors unique, and how you can utilize those traits in your own writing.
Dr. Seuss is a great example to get started because his style is so vibrant and easy to define. Can you identify the qualities that make Dr. Seuss’ works so unique?
- Nonsense words.
- Simple Rhymes
- Repetition.
- Simple words.
- Sketchy drawings.
You are probably very familiar with? Pokemon? The Hunger Games? Toy Story?
| Creator’s Trait | Specific Example I Created |
|---|---|
| Simple Rhymes | Katniss has an arrow / And she has a bow / She’ll shoot a hair / off the tip of your nose |
| Repetition and Nonsense | She has a bow / A big brongy bow / She’ll shoot a tarose / off the tip of your toe. |
Can you introduce a character from a text you know, in the style of Dr Seuss?
Due date: Friday Week 10