Street Child - Part 2
20/01/2021As this clip is longer, you are more than welcome to watch it in 2 parts. Try answering the following questions after listening to the video: Write down all the verbs used to describe ‘The Stick Man’. What do they suggest about him as a character? Why do the children call Mr Spink ‘The Stick Man’? How do you think the author wants us to feel towards Mr Spink? How can you tell? Do you think Mr Spink is right to force the family to leave?
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