LISTENING - SMART START 3

Pierre writes a letter to his mum just before he is shot. Use the space to write a letter to your mum or dad telling them how much you love them, something you are grateful to them for or to say sorry for something you have done.

In the story Isaiah reads the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes which is about never giving up. Read the poem online and then write a poem of your own about times you have wanted to give up but didn't.

Sis says that she will sing Granny’s favourite song – His Eye is on the sparrow. This is a religious song about being happy and free. A version of this song sung by Lauryn Hill and Tanya Blount can be found on YouTube. Use this and the words below to sing this song.

Write a letter to Mr Chicken and use persuasive writing to tell him why he should visit your town. He might want to visit the people, your plants, your animals, a certain shop, eat a certain food or just come to your school. You can choose anything you need to be convincing.