The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine Understanding Natalie

A postcard from Natalie

After her first day at school, Natalie writes a short postcard to an old school
friend. Use the space to make up what you think Natalie might write.
Remember to include:

some of Natalies thoughts and feelings about starting a new school

Natalies first impressions of Tulip

You can make up a name for Natalies friend.

Dear

Love from Natalie

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Agony Aunt Letter

Natalie wrote a letter to a magazine agony aunt, asking for advice.

Dear Agony Aunt

I need your advice about my friend Tulip. We have been friends for
ages, but I really want to break up with her. The trouble is, Im
scared of what she will do. In some ways, its great having a friend
like Tulip shes exciting and different! But shes taking more
and more risks, and shes going to get into really serious trouble. I
try to protect her, but she can be really horrible to me, calling me
names and bullying me. I do feel sorry for her, because she gets
treated so badly at home, but I really think she is capable of doing
something really mad or bad. I cant talk to my parents, and I have
no other friends. Please tell me what I should do.

Natalie

If you were the agony aunt, what advice would you give?

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Feelings chart

How does Natalie feel when Tulip tells her the truth about the
kittens?

How do you know this is how Natalie feels?

Does she feel Yes/No? Find a word or phrase from the story that
gives us this idea.

sympathetic

shocked

curious

relieved

frightened

disgusted

understanding

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