Week 10

Chapters 39 - 42

Create

MUST DO: Write a letter

Write a letter responding to Carla's letter.

Dear Bradley,


This book was a present from me to you. It was a gift from the heart, and that kind of gift, for better or worse, can never be returned.


I'm sorry for hurting you. I didn't mean to. If it makes you feel any better, you hurt me, too, when you didn't come see me Friday or Saturday. I kept hoping I'd see your happy face walk through the door.


I hope you didn't mind that I gave your book report to Mrs. Ebbel. It was just too good to throw away. You can do such wonderful work. Now, if only you can learn how not to rip it up.


I hope you went to Colleen's birthday party. If you did, I'm sure you enjoyed it. If you didn't go, that's all right too. There will be lots of other parties. You're a very likable person. You'll always be very special to me.


It was always a pleasure to see you. I appreciated your coming to see me. Thank you for sharing so much with me.


I love you,

Carla

Remember to include:

  • A greeting to Carla

  • Answer each part of Carla's letter

  • Include how Bradley would be feeling and why

  • Ask any questions you may have - Would Bradley want to know anything?

  • Sign off the letter

Look at the example to help you.

CAN DO:

Complete the must do activity before choosing one of the following activities to complete:

  1. Write an alternative ending to the ‘My Parents Didn’t Steal an Elephant’? story, explaining what happened to the elephant.

  2. Draw a picture of Bradley getting his haircut.

  3. Create a story board for an alternative ending for Bradley's toy Ronnie.

  4. Design a google drawing to explain what this feels like, "Bradley felt as if his stomach were tied in a knot."

  5. Create a word art on all of the emotions that Bradley might of been feeling when Mrs. Ebbel gave him a gold star.

Comprehension Questions

Be prepared to answer these questions. We will be answering these on Friday.

  1. What is Bradley’s reaction to Carla’s news?

  2. How did you feel when Bradley was given a gold star?

  3. Why does Bradley not say goodbye to Carla, do you think?

  4. What does Bradley find in Carla’s office?

  5. How, do you think Carla felt writing the letter to Bradley? Explain your answer.

  6. What effect do you think Carla’s letter will have on Bradley?

  7. Who do you think Bradley's toy Ronnie represents? Explain your answer.

  8. Why do you think it is so hard for Bradley to talk to his parents about how he is feelings?

  9. If you were Bradley's parents how would you help him to express his feelings?

Share

Share your learning

Once you have completed a task, share it on your Learning Blog. Make sure to include the following:


  1. Title - hook your audience in with something creative

  2. Explain your learning: This week I have been learning to...

  3. Your creation: A picture, link or your learning that you have created

  4. Reflection: I have enjoyed this task because...

  5. Question: Ask your audience a question to start a conversation.

    • What is your favourite ...?

    • Have you ever ...?

    • Do you like ...?