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Critical & Analytical
Think Well Thinking

C. Think and Answer.

1. Compare and contrast the characters of Custard and Mustard. How does their
behavior reflect their personalities?
2. If the story were to continue, what adventures or challenges might Belinda,
Custard, and her other pets face? How might Custard’s newfound bravery come
into play?

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

And Custard said, I quite agree

That everybody is braver than me.
1. What does Custard’s statement reveal about his perception of himself compared
to the others?

2. How does Custard’s self-assessment contrast with the assessments of him made
by Belinda, Mustard, Ink, and Blink earlier in the poem?

Listening Well Active Listening

E. You will be listening to the poem “Custard the Dragon” and your task
is to identify the lines in the poem that correspond to the specific
emotions listed below.

Brave __________________________________________________

Frightened __________________________________________________

Joyful __________________________________________________

Curious __________________________________________________

Mischievous __________________________________________________

Spell Well communication skills

F. Character Monologue
Choose a character from the poem and write a monologue from that character’s
perspective. You should express his thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the first
person. Deliver your monologue in class.

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