Free teaching resource for Bad Dad. KS2. Printable.
Pupils write two letters: one from Frank to Gilbert in prison, and one from Gilbert back to Frank. Each should be in character — Frank's hoping and encouraging, Gilbert's ashamed but loving.
Pupils discuss: what makes a good parent? Is it enough to love your child if you keep making choices that hurt them? There is no single right answer — encourage nuanced debate using evidence from the novel.