NDM English Notes, Ep. 18: How Not to Do Reviews on Social Media

NDM English Notes, Ep. 18: How Not to Do Reviews on Social Media

A lot of people who do movie, television, or book reviews on the Internet do them incorrectly. They outline the whole story, do a spoof, are unfocused and more. This means much of what passes as reviews are shallow and lack complication worthy of dialogue. By examining the ways that media reviews can go wrong, it might be possible to see how to improve and make them more relevant. Help support this channel by signing up to get a Skillshare membership special. [https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2193860/298081/4650] Be sure to send any responses to/ ndmwritingservice@gmail.com /answering the podcast questions. Become part of and grow this reading and writing community. Music: The Bone Train by Slynk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

NDM English Notes, Ep. 17: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" Character Part Three; People and the Island

In the book “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O Dell, the setting is a lone island with a girl and her tribe. They are defined by the limited amount of resources and isolation from others. Where and when they are is very important to who they are as people and characters. Here is a look at how setting can help shape the characters along with the plot. Help support this channel by signing up to get a Skillshare membership special. [https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2193860/298081/4650] Be sure to send any responses to/ ndmwritingservice@gmail.com /answering the podcast questions. Become part of and grow this reading and writing community. Music: Divine Life Society --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

NDM English Notes, Ep. 16: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" Character Part Two; Little Girl Stranded

In the book “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O Dell, the main character Karana is a girl left behind by her people. As the only remaining human on the island, the book focuses on her adventures and survival. A well written personality can seem like a real person, showing how they will react to different situations. Here is a profile of the courageous and lonely young island woman. Help support this channel by signing up to get a Skillshare membership special. [https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2193860/298081/4650] Be sure to send any responses to/ ndmwritingservice@gmail.com /answering the podcast questions. Become part of and grow this reading and writing community. Music: Divine Life Society --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

NDM English Notes, Ep. 15: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" Character Part One; Villains and Others

Next to plot, character is the most important element of story. Without character there can be no movement in the plot. A good story will take a good plot and make it better by introducing characters that are not easy to define. The book “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell has a combination of simple good and evil and also more complex characters. It uses both simplistic antagonists and complex protagonists to create suspense. Help support this channel by signing up to get a Skillshare membership special. [https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2193860/298081/4650] Be sure to send any responses to/ ndmwritingservice@gmail.com /answering the podcast questions. Become part of and grow this reading and writing community. Music: Divine Life Society --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

NDM English Notes, Ep. 14: "Hatch" Plot Part Three; Two Worlds Together

Missing boy Brian lost in the forest has learned how to live. He has food, shelter, water, and a degree of comfort. When he thinks survival in the forest is achieved, bad luck hits him. All seems lost. Yet, he has grown since the plane crash and quickly tries to rebuild. The disasters that threatened his very survival has given him a new opportunity. In what can be considered the third act of "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, decisions must be made leading to rescue. Making choices can be a life or death challenge. Help support this channel by signing up to get a Skillshare membership special. [https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2193860/298081/4650] Be sure to send any responses to/ ndmwritingservice@gmail.com /answering the podcast questions. Become part of and grow this reading and writing community. Music: Dance of the Mammoths --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]