Week 6

Chapters 1 - 8

Create

MUST DO: Character Web

Using Google Draw create a character web of Bradley Chalkers.

Think about what you have learned about Bradley so far. What are some words or phrases that you can use to describe the kind of person Bradley is?

Look at the examples above and below to help you.

CAN DO:

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

  1. Art: Create a picture of Bradley’s classroom. Don’t forget to show where Bradley sits.

  2. Art: Create a portrait of Carla, don’t forget what colour her top is and what is written on it

  3. Writing: create a world’s worst excuses fact sheet

  4. Art: Create Bradley's Bedroom.

  5. Lunch Menu: Create a lunch menu for the best school lunch. Make something from your menu and take photos of it to share on your blog.

  6. Create: Create a hall pass or class pass for your classroom. Don’t forget to share what you have made on your blog.

  7. Vocabulary – look up these words, what do they mean? Now put them into a sentence that will make sense. Distorted, counsellor, ivory, ceramic, strewn, appointment, protested, criminal, tolerate, asserted, ferociously. Choose how you would like to present this (Google drawing, slide or document)

Comprehension Questions

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

  1. Who is Jeff Fishkin?

  2. Describe Bradley Chalkers.

  3. Why do you think nobody wants to sit near Bradley?

  4. Why do you think Bradley always says things like, “Call my teacher if you don’t believe me,” when he is telling a lie?

  5. Why do you think Bradley was mean to Jeff?

  6. Why did Jeff end up in the girls’ bathroom?

  7. Why does Bradley’s father walk with a cane?

  8. Who is Carla Davis? What is her job?

  9. Why is Jeff going to see the counsellor?

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 ...?