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Study the word list: The Slab Boys Trilogy by John Byrne

The Slab Boys trilogy by John Byrne is a series of plays set in a 1950s Scottish carpet factory. The trilogy follows the lives of young working-class boys, Phil and Spanky, as they navigate the challenges of their workplace and relationships, and dream of escaping their mundane lives. Byrne captures the struggles, dreams, and social dynamics of the characters, offering a vivid portrayal of post-war Scotland

	Phil	Phil McCann is the protagonist of the play, he is a gifted artist.
	McCann	Phil McCann is the protagonist of the play, he is a gifted artist.
	Spanky	Also known as George Farrell, Spanky is Phil’s sidekick.
	George	Also known as Spanky, George is Phil’s sidekick.
	Farrell	George Farrell is Phil’s sidekick.
	Hector	Hector McKenzie is the most vulnerable of the three main characters. He is kind and not as confident as Phil or Spanky.
	McKenzie	Hector McKenzie is the most vulnerable of the three main characters. He is kind and not as confident as Phil or Spanky.
	Alan	Alan Downie is new to the slab room but works in the design room: a higher position than the Slab Boys.
	Downie	Alan Downie is new to the slab room but works in the design room: a higher position than the Slab Boys.
	Willie	Willie Curry is the Slab Boys' boss.
	Curry	Use some ginger to spice up the curry.
	Jack	Jack Hogg is a designer and former slab room worker.
	Hogg	Jack Hogg is a designer and former slab room worker.
	Lucille	Lucille Bentley is the straight-talking sketcher in the slab room team.
	Bentley	Lucille Bentley is the straight-talking sketcher in the slab room team.
	Sadie	Sadie is the elderly tea lady in the slab room.

Use the list: The Slab Boys Trilogy by John Byrne

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	Phil
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

Phil

McCann

Spanky

George

Farrell

Hector

McKenzie

Alan

Downie

Willie

Curry

Jack

Hogg

Lucille

Bentley

Sadie

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____ McCann is the protagonist of the play, he is a gifted artist.

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