Graham Swift

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/graham-swift

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Graham Swift born?May 4, 1949
2. Where was Graham Swift born?London, United Kingdom
3. What is Graham Swift known for?Novelist known for exploring themes of memory, history, and identity
4. What was Graham Swift's job?Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
5. What is the academic background?Educated at Dulwich College, Queens' College, Cambridge, and the University of York

Narrative Structure: The way a story is organized, including the order of events and the use of different perspectives.
Collective Identity: A shared sense of belonging and common characteristics that define a group of people.
Literary Canon: A collection of literary works considered to be the most important or influential within a particular tradition or genre.