The Silver Sword - Lesson 14 - Extension Questions Worksheet

In Lesson 14 of 'The Silver Sword' study, students are provided with a worksheet containing extension questions that delve deeper into the characters' motivations and the author's storytelling techniques. The first question prompts students to consider Farmer Wolff's character based on his willingness to spend hours planning to assist the children. This question aims to encourage students to think about what these actions reveal about his personality and values. The second question asks students to speculate on the author's reasons for not immediately disclosing the farmer's plan, prompting a discussion on narrative suspense and how it engages the reader.

The worksheet continues to challenge students with questions about the specifics of the farmer's plan, the reasons behind Kurt Wolff's decision to withhold information about the dangerous rapids and the poor condition of the canoes, and the importance of the Wolff family's assistance to the children. These questions are designed to encourage critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the text. Additionally, students are asked to analyze how Ian Serraillier builds tension in Chapter 23 and to explore Ruth's reaction to the rapids, using her response to gain insight into her character. The final question focuses on the author's inclusion of a convoy of American lorries transporting refugees, asking students to consider the significance of this detail in the context of the chapter's ending and the broader narrative.