A Bear Called Paddington - Chapter 5 - Worksheet

In the fifth chapter of "A Bear Called Paddington," students are encouraged to delve deeper into the story through a variety of discussion questions and reading activities. They are prompted to consider why Paddington and Mr Gruber develop a friendship and explore Paddington's desire for more money, as well as the fate of Mr Brown's original painting. To enhance their understanding of the narrative, students continue a timeline of key events and analyse the character of Mr Gruber. They also compare the characters of Mr Brown and Mr Gruber, and engage in reading comprehension exercises.

Furthermore, the worksheet offers a range of writing opportunities, including composing a diary entry from Mr Brown's perspective, creating a newspaper report about the art exhibition, and designing a poster for Mr Gruber's shop. Cross-curricular links are established with 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 links encourage students to create databases about bears, study the growth of railways and the history of refugees in the UK, develop mapping skills, and engage in creative projects such as painting, textile work, and baking, all while learning about courage, tolerance, compassion, and resilience.