Armistice Runner - Session 11 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 11 of 'Armistice Runner', students delve into a reading comprehension exercise based on chapters 22 and 23 of the text. They are prompted to answer a series of questions which explore key themes and actions within these chapters. The questions range from asking why the protagonist, Ernest, runs to the village, to the reasons behind the villagers' intent to harm a German soldier. Through these queries, students are encouraged to consider the motivations behind characters' actions, the use of descriptive language such as referring to villagers as 'vagrants', and the emotional responses elicited by wartime events.

The comprehension activity also challenges students to understand the consequences of war, as seen in the devastation of the village, and the complexities of human interactions during conflict, such as Ernest's decision to arrest the German soldier and his method of persuading a French woman to release the soldier into his custody. The final task requires students to condense the main events of chapters 22 and 23 into a concise summary, honing their ability to extract key information and express it succinctly. This session not only tests their comprehension skills but also their empathy and critical thinking as they engage with the historical context of the narrative.