Brightstorm - Session 13 - Chapter 17 - Worksheet

In Session 13, Chapter 17 – 'The Last Post' from the Brightstorm series, students delve into a set of discussion questions that probe the characters' motivations and developments. They are invited to ponder over Arthur and Maudie's suspicions towards Eudora Vane and to consider why Harriet questions Arthur's readiness for the upcoming challenge. The discussion also aims to explore the transformation of Arthur and Maudie as a result of their adventures. Complementary reading activities include continuing a timeline of significant events, comparing two key locations in the story, and examining the evidence against Eudora Vane, alongside a general reading comprehension exercise.

Grammar and punctuation are also addressed in this session, where students embark on a 'Grammar Hunt' to identify and understand expanded noun phrases, conjunctions, main and subordinate clauses, cohesion within paragraphs, and the use of prefixes. The 'Words to Workshop' section presents a list of vocabulary words such as 'revelation', 'curious', and 'shrewd', which are to be explored for their meaning and use within the context of the story. Writing opportunities encourage students to continue documenting the Aurora's expedition in an Explorer's Journal and to complete Visitor's Guides to the Second Continent and the Last Post. Cross-curricular links extend the learning experience to other subjects, including science, history, geography, computing, art, and PSHE, with activities ranging from creating animations and computer games to writing secret messages with invisible ink, all while fostering values like perseverance, compassion, friendship, teamwork, and trust.