Activity – Mind-Mapper
Gr 1-3
Complete the “mind-mapper” activity from your thinking bookmark.
You can use the following headings to help you structure it: The middle of the Mind Map should say “The Waterman’s Arms”
- Grimy Nick – characteristics/ personality/appearance
- Jim’s treatment of Grimy Nick – fair/unfair?
- Environment – Where are they?
- Jim’s feelings – scared? Happy? Anxious?
Be artistic and provide small illustrations around your mind map!
Gr 4
Complete a character profile of “Grimy Nick” using the template below to help you.
- Draw what you imagine Grimy Nick would look like. Remember he works with coals!
- Think of some adjectives to describe his appearance and write them.
- Think of some adjectives to describe Nick’s personality? Is he a kind character?
- What does Nick do in this chapter?
- How does he change as the chapter finishes?