Duchess Breaks Bad

Dive into Fun with our "Duchess Breaks Bad" Comic Activity Pack!

This activity pack is perfect for kids who love comics, stories and drawing.

What You Get:

3 Cool Comics
- The Arvo Coffee - Find out how Duchess’s love for coffee teaches her a lesson she will never forget!
- The Sicky - See how Duchess plays tricks for a fun day off at the beach!
- The Speeding Ticket - Discover the surprise twist when Bruno finds out who's really behind his speeding ticket!

Each comic comes in black & white AND colour
- Easy-to-follow question sheets
- A space to create their own comics

- Blank comic panels where your child can draw their own story

- 16 pages

Cool Features:

Questions that help children*:
- Find facts in the story (Literal Level)
- Figure out hidden meanings (Inferential Level)
- Share their own thoughts (Evaluative Level)**

*Answer sheets included in activity pack, plus a Levels of Meaning Guide explains each level.

Great For:
- Getting better at reading
- Being creative
- Having fun while learning
- Homework
- Class activities
- Weekend fun

Kids can read about Duchess and Bruno's adventures & create their own stories! Everything is easy to understand and fun to do.

Perfect for kids ages 7-12

Here is how the activity pack helps fulfil curriculum outcomes in your region:

Australian Curriculum (ACARA)

English - Years 4-6

ACELY1692: Uses comprehension strategies to understand literal and implied meanings
ACELT1794: Analyses characters, events, and ideas in texts
ACELT1800: Creates literary texts that explore personal experiences and emotions
ACELA1504: Understands how visual features create meaning
ACELT1612: Participates in discussions about texts, sharing responses and expressing opinions

US Common Core

Reading Literature - Grades 4-6

RL.4.1/5.1/6.1: Draws evidence from text to support analysis and inferences
RL.4.2/5.2/6.2: Determines theme and summarizes text
RL.4.3/5.3/6.3: Describes characters, settings, and events in detail
RL.4.7/5.7/6.7: Analyzes how visual elements contribute to meaning
Writing - Grades 4-6
W.4.3/5.3/6.3: Writes narratives using effective technique and descriptive details

UK National Curriculum

Key Stage 2 (Years 4-6)

Reading Comprehension:
- Draws inferences about characters' feelings, thoughts, and motives
- Predicts what might happen from details stated and implied
- Identifies how language and structure contribute to meaning

Writing Composition:
- Plans and develops creative writing
- Creates characters and settings
- Uses visual elements to support understanding

This activity pack supports multiple learning outcomes through:
- Three-level questioning (literal, inferential, evaluative)
- Visual literacy development
- Creative writing and drawing opportunities
- Character analysis and story interpretation
- Independent thinking and self-expression