The Demon Headmaster - Lesson 6 - Worksheets

In this English teaching resource, students are encouraged to delve into Chapter Seven of "The Demon Headmaster," focusing on a scene titled "The Punishment." After reading and discussing the chapter, students are presented with a worksheet comprising a series of questions designed to test their comprehension and encourage critical thinking. The questions ask students to identify the four prefects who decide to punish Lloyd, Harvey, and Dinah for their snowy escapades, to consider the fairness of the punishment given, and to explore the characters' feelings and actions throughout the ordeal. The task encourages children to think about the difficulty and discomfort of making snowballs, the characters' reactions to their punishment, and the dynamics between the pupils and the prefects.

The worksheet further prompts students to ponder the motivations behind Dinah's threat to the Headmaster and to discuss the potential outcomes of her actions. It also explores the relationships between the characters, asking why Lloyd accuses Dinah of being a traitor and why Dinah withholds the truth from Mrs Hunter. By answering these questions, students engage with the text on a deeper level, analysing character behaviour and the moral implications of the events in the story. This exercise not only aids in comprehension but also helps students develop their ability to articulate their thoughts and opinions in writing.