Armistice Runner - Session 8 - Worksheet

Session 8 of the "Armistice Runner" study focuses on Chapters 15 and 16 and encourages students to delve deeper into the narrative through a series of discussion questions, reading activities, and grammar exercises. The session prompts thoughtful dialogue with questions such as whether adults always have the right words for every situation, the whereabouts of Gran's new red scarf, and the reasons behind Ernest's reluctance to grow too fond of Captain Whitaker. These discussions are designed to enhance comprehension and engagement with the text.

Students are invited to continue developing timelines for the characters Lily and Ernest, mapping out events in their respective timelines to better understand the story's chronology. A character analysis of Captain Whitaker is also on the agenda, requiring separate resources for completion. The session incorporates a blend of grammar topics, including prepositions, modal verbs, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement, alongside a 'Words to Workshop' activity to expand vocabulary. Writing opportunities are varied, allowing students to create a leaflet about life in the Army during World War 1, write a diary entry from Captain Whitaker's perspective, and compose poetry inspired by the Lakes Poets. Cross-curricular links are abundant, with connections to science, history, geography, computing, art, design and technology, physical education, and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education, making the session a comprehensive educational experience.