Chapter 9

Things to consider while we read:

•The relationship between Kathy, Ruth and Tommy

•Miss Lucy´s comments to Tommy – what do they suggest?

Questions on Chapter 9

1)Consider the relationships between Ruth, Kathy and Tommy. What tensions exist between the three of them, and why?

2)How does Kathy feel about being asked to help Ruth with Tommy?  What does this tell us about how Ruth views the relationship between Tommy and Kathy?

3)Why does Miss Lucy leave Hailsham? What implications does this have for the reader?

4) Why is Tommy so affected by her leaving?

5) In your opinion, why does Part 1 end here?

Chapter 8

Chapter 8:

1)Are the Hailsham students´ attitudes towards relationships, sex and sexuality typical of teenagers? In what ways? Find and underline 3 key quotes to prove your ideas.

2)Why would ‘normals’ be uncomfortable with the idea of the students having sex with each other?

3)Kathy says she wants to ‘practice’ having sex with Harry. What does this suggest about
her character?

NLMG: Chapter 8

Reading focus:

As you read highlight any important quotes about the following

•The change in Tommy´s characters – causes?

•Development of  Miss Emily´s character

•Different attitudes towards relationships, sex and sexuality in this chapter– are they typical of teenagers?

Term 2 Grammar Test - Friday 20th February

What to revise?

1)Irregular past tenses List 1 List 2 List 3

2)Irregular past participles 82 Irregular Past Participles

3)The definition of all 82 verbs Definitions of the 20 most difficult verbs in the list

4)Passive voice Excellent Passive Voice Practice

5)Difference between the uses of the past simple and past participle Practice 1 Practice 2

Term 2 Grammar - Passive voice

Passive Voice Practice

Rap - Irregular past participles