The Silver Sword - Lesson 9 - The Chain Worksheet

In Lesson 9 of 'The Silver Sword' study, students are presented with a sorting challenge titled 'The Chain'. This exercise is based on Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of the novel, which are rich with pivotal moments in the narrative. The task involves a series of events that have been jumbled and presented in an incorrect sequence. Students are tasked with the analytical job of rearranging these events into the correct chronological order. The events describe a series of misfortunes and searches, including Jan accidentally causing a chaotic scramble among hungry children, the group's search for Edek at the Warthe camp—a location known for treating tuberculosis patients—and the decision to journey to Posen with hopes of finding Edek.

The worksheet continues to detail the unfolding story where Jan reveals to the group that Joseph has travelled to Switzerland, adding another layer to their quest. The children's journey takes them to Kolina, where they come across a Russian field kitchen, and eventually to the camp where they find out that Edek has escaped. In a dramatic turn, at the bottom of the scrum caused by Jan's dropped food, Ruth shockingly finds Edek. This exercise not only tests the students' recall of the novel's events but also enhances their understanding of the story's progression and the characters' experiences.