Old hat!

• Grammar link: Expanded noun phrases, relative clauses. Describe the creatures and their hats. What makes them unique?
• Who made the hats?
• Is the green creature eating fruit from its own hat?
• How is Harbet (the creature on the right) feeling? Why do you think this might be?
• What do the other creatures think of Harbet’s hat?
• Why is ‘OLD HAT!’ written on this page? Is one of the creatures saying it?
• What do you think Harbet is going to do next? Why?
• Design your own hat and create an advert for it. Why is yours the best?
• Have you ever worn something or done something that made you look different to other people? How did it make you feel?
• Should people all wear the same things?
• Research people who are good role models for individuality, and for not following others.
• Why do school children and some professionals need to wear a uniform? What does ‘uniform’ mean?
• Hold a school uniform debate. Which side are you on?

Credit: Emily Gravett
from ‘Old Hat’
published May 2017
www.emilygravett.com