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Discuss - what is a hypocrite? (see vocabulary in this bite for the definition)
In what way is Hardcastle a hypocrite?
ACTIVITY ONE
REVIEW
Use some time in this class to discuss previous chapters and complete questions.
ACTIVITY TWO
Pivotal moments in chapter 12 to chapter 13
ch 12
p 98 Mickey has had his hair cut. Why? What caused the bruise and why does he lie about it?
p 100 Why is it dangerous being at the docks?
Why is the idea of breeding rats also dangerous? p 100-1
Use some of your knowledge from your study about the Black Death in the 14th Century in your answer.
ch 13
p 105 Why does Mickey's mother have 'a bloody great hole where her tooth used to be'?
p106 How does being a member of the Black Dog gang protect Gordie?
How has Gordie changed since the beginning of the novel?
p107-8 Mr Hardcastle is angry - about what?
p108 Why is Frankie so sure that 'They'll be no straps today, lads'.
p109 What has Frankie seen that means he can blackmail Hardcastle?
Does this give him a sense of power?
ACTIVITY THREE - CREATIVE WRITING IN NEXT learning bite regarding Frankie and Mr Hardcastle.
You may write a script and act it out - see suggestions next class.