Englisch 10f - G-WILKE
JENNY DOWNHAM
Before I die
General procedure
- you are allowed to use: T for Tessa, A for Adam, C for Cal, Z for Zoey, CH for chapter
- tip: use as many phrases (from our vocabulary sheet) as possible / be careful with the tenses
Creative Writing (CH 1–9) Choose two tasks:
1. Imagine you are Tessa. Write a diary entry after completing no. 1 on your list. How do you feel?
2. Write a text message conversation between Tessa and Zoey. What are they talking about?
3. Pretend you are Tessa’s little brother. Write a letter to her, telling her what you think.
4. Imagine you are Tessa’s father. Write a letter to her, telling her how you feel.
- Comment on Zoey’s quote OR choose your own quote. Zoey: “There are no consequences for someone like you.” (CH 2)
CLASS TEST NO. 4
Jenny Downham - Before I die
28th May 2025
(90 minutes)
What you need:
- your own copy of the book
- dictionary (E - E / E - G)
- sheets of paper (name on top!)
What you SHOULD do:
- prepare your book: mark things, write down summaries
DO NOT write down the 5 stages of loss and grief