Bill's New Frock - Chapter 6 - Worksheet

In Chapter 6 of 'Bill's New Frock', titled 'Letting Paul Win', the narrative leads to an insightful classroom discussion and a variety of reading and writing activities. Mrs Collins decides to take the class outside, prompting students to explore the reasons behind this choice. The girls in the class concoct a scheme to ensure Paul emerges victorious in an unspecified event, sparking a conversation about their motivations. Interestingly, Bill chooses not to adhere to this plan, and students are encouraged to delve into his reasoning. The chapter serves as a catalyst for critical thinking and analysis, with questions aimed at developing students' reading skills and comprehension.

Accompanying the discussion questions are several engaging reading activities. Students are invited to continue a timeline to track the events of the story, analyse Bill's character further based on information from Chapter 3, make predictions about Bill's identity, and complete a separate reading comprehension exercise. Grammar enthusiasts can embark on a 'Grammar Hunt', focusing on adverbs, direct speech, apostrophes, and conjunctions. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words for students to explore, enhancing their understanding and use of language. Writing opportunities include crafting an apology letter from Bill to the girls, writing a diary entry from Paul's perspective, and explaining the rationale behind the plan to let Paul win. The chapter also offers a wealth of cross-curricular links, from science and history to geography, computing, art, and physical education, all while integrating themes of respect, tolerance, self-esteem, empathy, gender identity, and celebrating difference.