A Bear Called Paddington - Chapter 1 - Worksheet

The worksheet for "A Bear Called Paddington - Chapter 1" provides a comprehensive set of activities aimed at KS2 students. The session begins with discussion questions, such as inquiring why Mr and Mrs Brown were at Paddington station and their reasons for inviting Paddington to stay with them. These questions encourage students to reflect on the characters' motivations and the setting of the story. Reading activities are designed to deepen engagement with the text, including creating a timeline of key events, mapping locations in London, analysing characters, making predictions, and dramatising scenes. Students are also prompted to consider what they might pack if they were stowaways, enhancing their connection with the story.

In addition to reading and discussion, the worksheet offers a variety of writing opportunities. These include composing diary entries from Judy's perspective, creating a 'Bear Found' poster, and writing letters from Mrs Brown to Aunt Lucy and from Mr Brown to the café owner. Students are also encouraged to start developing their own narratives about Paddington. The cross-curricular links extend the learning experience beyond English, encompassing subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology (DT), Music, Physical Education (PE), Religious Education (RE), and Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE). These activities cover topics like the growth of railways, refugees, mapping skills, sketching, making teddy bears, and exploring themes of courage, tolerance, compassion, and resilience, providing a rich and varied educational journey inspired by the beloved character of Paddington Bear.