The Magic Finger - Lesson 4: The Story so Far Worksheet and Comic Strip Worksheet

In an engaging English lesson designed to enhance comprehension and creative expression, students are provided with a worksheet titled "The Story So Far." This worksheet is a tool to ensure that students have understood the key points of the narrative up to page 35. They are prompted to delve into the text and extract information by answering a series of questions. These questions range from identifying three facts about the narrator, to describing the Greggs' favourite pastime, and detailing the transformative experience that befalls the Gregg family. Students are also asked to consider the reasons behind these events, who takes up residence in the Greggs' home, and the peculiar occurrences that ensue, including an incident involving apples and an unexpected phone call.

Complementing the comprehension worksheet is a creative task where students are invited to reinterpret the story's events through a different medium. Using the "Comic Strip Worksheet," they are tasked with creating a comic strip that encapsulates the key moments of the narrative from the first 35 pages. This activity not only encourages students to summarise and visualise the story but also allows them to explore the characters and plot in a format that combines both artistic and written storytelling. These resources are part of a suite of teaching materials designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of literature in students.