Brightstorm - Session 17 - Chapter 21 & 22 - Worksheet

In Session 17 of the Brightstorm series, students delve into Chapters 21 and 22, titled "Grave News" and "Ghost Skyship," respectively. The session begins with a set of discussion questions that probe into the mystery of who poisoned the Violetta’s crew and the fate of the fourteenth person. These critical thinking prompts are designed to engage students in reflective and analytical discussions. The reading activities continue with tasks such as extending the timeline to document significant plot events and making predictions about missing elements of the story. Students are encouraged to formulate their own questions and update their character analysis of Harriet Culpepper, a task that builds on previous sessions.

Alongside the reading activities, the worksheet incorporates grammar and punctuation exercises with a focus on expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials, prefixes, and paragraph cohesion. A "Words to Workshop" section provides a list of vocabulary words that students can explore to enhance their language skills. Writing opportunities are varied and creative, including continuing an Explorer's Journal, crafting instructions for communicating with a Thought-wolf, composing poetry about a frozen lake, and constructing narratives and diary entries that deepen understanding of the characters and plot. The session also suggests cross-curricular links with science, history, geography, computing, art, design and technology (DT), and personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, offering a broad and immersive educational experience. These activities not only reinforce the literary themes but also connect them to a wider context, fostering a holistic learning environment.