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Journeys Introduction Study
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Journeys Introduction Study
🗺️ Part 1: Understanding Journeys
1. What is the difference between a physical journey and a metaphorical journey?
2. Circle all the types of journeys that exist in literature:
Physical travel from one place to another
Growing up and maturing
Overcoming a challenge or fear
Learning something new about yourself
Falling in love
Moving to a new home
3. Think about a journey you have taken (physical or emotional). In one sentence, describe how you felt at the beginning versus the end:
4. Writers often use journeys to explore deeper themes. What might a journey home represent beyond just travelling back to where you started?
📚 Part 2: GAPV Analysis Introduction
GAPV stands for Genre, Audience, Purpose, Voice - a method for analysing non-fiction texts about journeys.
5. Match each GAPV element to its correct definition:
Genre
Audience
Purpose
Voice
The writer's tone and style
Who the text is written for
Why the text was written
The type of text (e.g. travel blog, memoir)
6. Complete this sentence: "When writers from different time periods and cultures write about journeys, they might have different perspectives because __________________."
🎭 Part 3: Exploring Expectations
7. Why might the experience of "setting out" on a journey feel different from "returning home"?
Setting out is full of hope and excitement; returning can be complicated by what you've learned
Setting out is always scary; returning home is always comforting
There is no difference between the two experiences
Setting out is boring; returning home is the exciting part
8. Think about stories, films, or books you know that feature journeys. Name one example and briefly explain what type of journey it shows:
Title: _________________________
9. What questions do you have about how writers use journeys in their work? Write down two things you're curious to explore in this unit:
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