Billionaire Boy - Lesson 2 - Mr Spud Worksheet

In the 'Billionaire Boy' lesson plan, students are encouraged to explore the character of Mr Spud, Joe's father. The worksheet prompts them to form and express their initial impressions of Mr Spud, drawing upon their own interpretations as well as specific language and phrases from the text. This task is designed to engage students in close reading and character analysis, helping them to develop a deeper understanding of the narrative and its characters.

The exercise continues with a focused analysis question asking students to consider how David Walliams presents Mr Spud within the story. Students are required to substantiate their thoughts by citing direct quotations from the text. Sentence starters are provided to assist students in structuring their responses, ensuring they can clearly articulate their insights and back them up with textual evidence. This approach not only reinforces comprehension skills but also introduces students to the concept of literary analysis, a crucial component of studying English literature.