Free teaching resource. KS2. Printable.
Pupils research the London Blitz: when it started, how many nights it lasted, how many people were killed, and what Londoners did to cope. How does Walliams's portrayal compare to the historical record?
Pupils write a diary entry from Gertrude's point of view on the day the zoo is bombed and she ends up in Eric's flat. Focus on sensory details — what does she smell, hear and feel?