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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
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    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  2. Scots
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    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
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    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
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    Minging!
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    Taking on Roald Dahl
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    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
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    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
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    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
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    Questions
  10. More questions
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    More questions
  11. Even more questions
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    Even more questions
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    Pets
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    The World of the Crossing
  15. School days
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    School days
  16. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
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    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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