Armistice Runner - Session 10 - Worksheet

Session 10 of 'Armistice Runner' delves into Chapters 19, 20, and 21 with a series of thought-provoking discussion questions and reading activities. Students are encouraged to ponder the value of people versus objects and to empathise with character emotions, such as Ernest's reaction to discovering Captain Whitaker is still alive. The concept of duty is also explored. Reading activities include continuing timelines for both Lily and Ernest's narratives, making predictions about post-war events, analysing the character of Abbie, and engaging in reading comprehension exercises. These tasks not only enhance understanding of the story's timeline but also develop analytical and predictive skills.

Grammar and punctuation focus areas for this session are expanded noun phrases, conjunctions, modal verbs, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary for students to master, ranging from 'bleak' to 'confirm'. Writing opportunities are abundant, inviting students to craft diary entries from Captain Whitaker's perspective, compose poetry in the style of renowned war poets, report on the war's end in a newspaper format, and narrate the last days of the war from Captain Whitaker's point of view. Cross-curricular links are extensive, incorporating subjects such as Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, DT (Design Technology), PE (Physical Education), and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education), with activities that range from creating presentations on World War 1 to painting landscapes inspired by war artists. These diverse activities aim to foster resilience, courage, compassion, understanding, and tolerance in students.