Brightstorm - Session 18 - Chapter 23 & 24 - Worksheet

In Session 18 of the Brightstorm series, students delve into Chapters 23 and 24, titled "The Plan" and "Evidence". The session is packed with stimulating discussion questions that encourage critical thinking, such as debating whether Arthur and Maudie should have boarded the Victorious and if the evidence against Eudora Vane is sufficient. This is followed by reading activities that include continuing a timeline of significant events, making predictions about the journey to South Polaris, updating character analysis, and engaging in comprehensive reading exercises.

Writing opportunities are abundant in this session, allowing students to creatively express their understanding of the narrative. They can continue writing an explorer's journal, pen a letter from Arthur and Maudie detailing their evidence against Eudora Vane, or compose diary entries from the perspective of Maudie or Eudora Vane. Additionally, they can craft the next chapter of the story or discuss whether the twins should return to the Aurora. The session also integrates grammar and punctuation work, focusing on expanded noun phrases, modal verbs, direct speech, conjunctions, dashes, and a selection of vocabulary words to enrich their language skills. Cross-curricular links are made with science, history, geography, computing, art, design technology, and PSHE, offering a holistic approach to learning that spans various subjects and promotes skills such as perseverance, courage, friendship, teamwork, trust, and honesty.