Billy Kool Writing Activities - Rising Stars

Let’s talk about cars!On the show this week…Name:Date:Name:Date:Working with a partner, imagine you are Billy and his Grandad. Act out aconversation in which Grandad asks Billy why he likes driving. Write what theymight say to each other:Grandad:Billy:Grandad:Billy:Imagine you are writing for a television magazine that offers readers a guide towhat’s on in the week ahead.Write a summary of this week’s episode of The Xtreme World of Billy Kool.Your summary must be about 50 words long.You will need to think about:• which extreme sport Billy is attempting this week• who joins Billy on the track• what happens during the race• why viewers will like the show.Pick of the Week: The Xtreme World of Billy KoolSunday 25th June, Ch 6, 7.30pmOn the show this weekIn groups of five or six, take turns to role play characters from Book 07. Eachcharacter sits in the ‘hot seat’ and answers questions about karting.Write downsome questions to ask.Character name:Question:Character name:Question:Character name:Question:Focus: Speaking and listeningBilly Kool Book 07: Kart RacingFocus: Shorter writing taskBilly Kool Book 07: Kart Racing24 © Rising Stars UK Ltd. 2005 You may photocopy this page© Rising Stars UK Ltd. 2005 You may photocopy this page25