Starter quiz
- What is the name of Sam and Davey's teacher in 'Cloud Busting'?
- Mr Alex
- Miss Alicia
- Mr Mackie ✓
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- Which poetry form is the focus of chapter 3?
- acrostic
- haiku ✓
- sonnet
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- Who is the illustrator of 'Cloud Busting'?
- 'Helen van Vliet' ✓
- Who is the bully mentioned in the text?
- Alicia
- Davey
- Alex
- Sam ✓
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- Which sentence shows someone who is courageous?
- The first snowflake brought pure joy to Andeep.
- Despite the fear gnawing at her, Sam spoke her mind and confronted the injustice ✓
- A melancholy melody evoked bittersweet memories for Sofia.
- A compliment lifted Izzy's spirits instantly.
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- Order the following events from 'Cloud Busting'.
- 1⇔Sam is aware of Davey, a new pupil. Davey gets the nickname 'fizzy feet'.
- 2⇔The bully picks on Davey and posts comments about him around school.
- 3⇔Sam finds out about Davey's allergy to peanuts. He shares this with Alex.
- 4⇔Alex hospitalises Davey.
- 5⇔Davey leaves the school.
Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- character traits⇔the special qualities that make a character in a story unique ✓
- connection⇔how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world ✓
- recommendation⇔a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and interests ✓
- True or False? 'Cloud Busting' contains both fixed verse and free verse poetry.
- True ✓
- False
- At the beginning of the text, what are each of the following characters like? Match their name to the most suitable description.
- Sam⇔regrets something that has happened to his friend, who he misses ✓
- Alex⇔does not pay much attention in class or assembly ✓
- Davey⇔has just joined the school; he is described as 'anxious' and unsure ✓
- By the end of the text, what are each of the following characters like? Match their name to the most suitable description.
- Sam⇔lonely but recognises the positive effect that his friend had on him ✓
- Alex⇔still remains popular; is remorseful for what happened to Davey ✓
- Davey⇔has left the school without saying goodbye to anyone ✓
- What refrain is repeated in Chapter 12?
- sorry ✓
- regret
- mistake
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- True or False? The narrator in 'Cloud Busting' is unreliable.
- True ✓
- False
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The character of Sam changes dramatically from the start of the text to the end.
- Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.
- Character traits can be explored through the text’s illustrations or words used by the characters.
- Making connections and recommendations can significantly enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding.
Common misconception
The friendship between Sam and Davey is wholly positive or negative.
The relationship between both boys is complex. You may wish to explore the theme of bullying in a separate lesson (e.g. PSHE) to acknowledge the traits that Sam exhibits and what could be done to resolve or address the behaviour.
Keywords
Character trait - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Connection - How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.
Recommendation - A recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests.
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