SUBJECTS: English
YEARS: F–2, 3–4, 7–8
What's the difference between writing song lyrics and writing a story?
Andy Griffiths thinks they are quite similar. Why does he think this? How important is rhythm in Andy's stories?
Next time you write a story, try reading it out loud and listen for the rhythm of the words.
Can you make your story's rhythm sound even better?
Production Date: 2015
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