The sixth chapter in 'First Flight' textbook is 'The Hundred Dresses - II' written by Eleanor Estes.
This story discloses why Wanda Petronski was absent from school and how Peggy and Maddie were apologetic for their rude behaviour towards her.
This chapter gives a lesson to the students that they should not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their appearance, caste or ethnicity. Being narrow-minded has an adverse effect on people and impacts relationships in a society to a great extent.
The lesson begins with a letter sent by Wanda’s father to her school. In the letter, he informs the school authorities about their decision of re-settling to a big city. He also mentions that nobody would tease Wanda for her unique name or appearance in the new city. After reading the letter, the teacher, Miss Mason was shocked when she realised that Wanda was teased with derogatory comments by her classmates.
This story discloses why Wanda Petronski was absent from school and how Peggy and Maddie were apologetic for their rude behaviour towards her.
This chapter gives a lesson to the students that they should not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their appearance, caste or ethnicity. Being narrow-minded has an adverse effect on people and impacts relationships in a society to a great extent.
The lesson begins with a letter sent by Wanda’s father to her school. In the letter, he informs the school authorities about their decision of re-settling to a big city. He also mentions that nobody would tease Wanda for her unique name or appearance in the new city. After reading the letter, the teacher, Miss Mason was shocked when she realised that Wanda was teased with derogatory comments by her classmates.
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Chapter 3: Two Stories about Flying
Chapter 4: From the Diary of Anne Frank
Chapter 5: The Hundred Dresses–I
Chapter 7: Glimpses of India
Chapter 8: Mijbil the Otter
Chapter 9: Madam Rides the Bus
Chapter 10: The Sermon at Benares
Chapter 11: The Proposal
Check out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 6: The Hundred Dresses - II
Where would Peggy and Maddie wait for Wanda?
They would wait for Wanda in the school yard.
Why did Maddie call herself coward?
Maddie called herself coward because she never stopped Peggy from making fun of Wanda.
Who made the pictures on the walls of Room Thirteen?
Wanda Petronski had made the pictures.
Why did Mr Petronski write a letter to the school teacher?
Mr Petronski wrote a letter to the school teacher because the students of her class made fun of Wanda’s name and dress.
What did the girls know at the end?
Maddie and Peggy came to know that Wanda liked them very much. Wanda designed their faces in her dresses. Although they teased her, yet she loved them.