A Bear Called Paddington - Chapter 6 - Worksheet

Chapter 6 of "A Bear Called Paddington" provides a rich array of educational opportunities for KS2 students. The chapter, titled 'A Visit to the Theatre', serves as a basis for discussion questions that delve into the reasons behind Paddington's actions and how he ultimately becomes the hero of the day. Students are encouraged to explore the motivations and explanations provided to Paddington by Mr Gruber, as well as Paddington's adventurous decision to venture backstage during the interval, leading to his unexpected role in saving the day at the theatre.

Reading activities accompanying the chapter include extending a timeline with key events, analysing the character of Jonathan, participating in drama exercises such as hot-seating Sir Sealy Bloom, and engaging in reading comprehension tasks. Grammar and punctuation are also a focus, with a 'Grammar Hunt' that covers adverbs, direct speech, apostrophes for contraction, and noun phrases. Students can expand their vocabulary through 'Words to Workshop', learning and applying words like 'infected', 'opportunity', 'anxious', and 'grateful', among others. Writing opportunities encourage creativity with tasks such as writing a diary entry from the perspective of Sir Sealy Bloom, drafting a newspaper report about the play, creating a guide to the theatre, or composing a postcard to Aunt Lucy from Paddington about his theatre experience.

The chapter also links to a variety of other subjects. In science, topics range from animals and humans to electricity and evolution. Computing tasks include creating a bear database and an eBook about Paddington. Historical context is explored through the growth of railways and the history of refugees in the UK. Geography involves mapping London locations mentioned in the story, while art, design and technology (DT), music, physical education (PE), religious education (RE), and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) are all integrated with activities relevant to the story's themes, such as designing a model for a window display, making teddy bears, or discussing virtues like courage and compassion.