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'Bill's New Frock' By Anne Fine
Kevin Kerr has contributed these guided reading questions. As always, any more resources for this book would be gratefully received!
Chapter 1
What happened to Bill on Monday?
Why was Bill's Dad in a rush?
What did he say to Bill as he kissed him on cheek?
Who was whistling at Bill?
Why did Astrid complain?
What was Mrs Collins like about neat work?
Chapter 2
Why did bill decide not to play football?
How did Bill get knocked to the ground?
What happened when Bill tried to borrow the ball?
What area of the playground did the girls have to play on?
What did Martin give Bill?
Chapter 3
What lesson was it after Art?
What did they find that was all pink?
What left a thick pink slug trail?
What did the class complain about?
Why was Bill "spoiling people's paintings"?
Chapter 4
Why did everyone looked up enviously at Bill?
What favour did Bill do for the headmaster?
What was Bill's problem with pockets?
What happened when Bill tried to walk down the corridor towards the office?
What happened when Mrs Bandaraina said "sweet little frock"?
Chapter 5
What did Mrs Collins slip into?
What happened with the comics?
Did Bill enjoy reading the Bunty?
What lead to the fight?
What advantage did Bill find there was for wearing a frock?
Chapter 6 + 7
What happened when the rain stopped?
What helped to unstiffen the children's bodies?
Who did Astrid say was the best runner in the class?
Who was supposed to win?
Why did Bill feel "small, selfish and ungenerous"?
Why do you thin Paul was so happy to get second place?
What happened to mean Malcolm?
What was the reaction of Bill's Mum when he got home?