Armistice Runner - Session 3 - Worksheet

The third session of 'Armistice Runner' delves into chapters five and six, encouraging students to engage with the text through a variety of discussion questions and reading activities. Students are prompted to explore character motivations and relationships, such as Tim's inquisitiveness about Lily's grandmother and the identity of Fred, as well as the emotional impact on Fred's parents upon learning of his deployment to France. The session aims to deepen comprehension and analytical skills, with students continuing to develop timelines for both Lily and Ernest's narratives and engaging in drama to express characters' thoughts and emotions through improvisation and freeze frames.

Writing opportunities arise from the text, with tasks ranging from creating a plan and writing about The Lake District, to penning diary entries, newspaper reports, and letters from the perspective of the characters. Students are also encouraged to design an Army recruitment poster, applying persuasive writing techniques. The worksheet integrates grammar and punctuation exercises focused on the correct use of apostrophes, direct speech, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement, enhancing students' technical writing skills. Additionally, the session includes a 'Words to Workshop' section to expand vocabulary with words relevant to the story's context. Cross-curricular links are made to subjects such as Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, DT, PE, and PSHE, offering a holistic educational experience that connects the themes of the book with broader learning objectives.