Oprah's New Book: John of John
Introduction
Oprah Winfrey has a new book for her book club. The book is called 'John of John' by Douglas Stuart.
Main Body
Cal Mcleod is a young man. He goes back to his home in Scotland after four years of art school. His father, John, is very strict about religion. Cal and his father have many problems. John has a secret. He loves another man named Innes. In their small town, this is not allowed. The story shows the difference between the poor islands and the rich cities. Cal has a lot of debt from school. He feels sad and alone. The book uses the sea and animals to show how the characters feel.
Conclusion
At the end, Cal understands his father's secret. He feels peace and they find a way to be okay.
Learning
đ The 'Connection' Pattern
In this story, we see how to describe people and their relationships using simple verbs. To reach A2, you need to move from naming things to linking them.
1. Ownership & Identity We use has/have to show what someone possesses or their situation:
- Oprah has a new book.
- John has a secret.
- Cal has a lot of debt.
2. Describing Feelings Notice how the text links a person to an emotion using the word feel:
- He feels sad (Emotion)
- He feels alone (State of being)
- He feels peace (Result)
3. Location & Movement To describe where someone goes, use goes back to:
- Cal goes back to home/Scotland.
Quick Tip: Use these three patterns (has, feels, goes back to) to tell a simple story about your own life!