Song Lyrics

Look at the material in Writer’s Craft 6.1 about song lyrics that were once included in the book. Then carry out the following task in your groups.

Task 1

Look up a copy of the lyrics of You’ll Never Walk Alone on the Internet. Then re-read the passage in Divided City where Theresa Breslin wanted to include the lyrics.

In your group discuss whether the passage would have been better with the lyrics included.

Task 2

In your group read the two versions of the scene carefully and make notes on the changes that Theresa Breslin has made.

Discuss the following:

• What kind of changes has Theresa Breslin made?
• How do they improve the way that you read the scene?

Choose one or two of the changes that Theresa Breslin has made and be prepared to explain to the rest of the class how they improve the passage.