Brightstorm - Session 20 - Chapter 26 - Worksheet

Session 20 in the 'Brightstorm' series provides a rich and engaging educational experience for KS2 students. The chapter delves into the emotional aftermath of characters Arthur and Maudie discovering the truth about Eudora's involvement in their father's death. Discussion questions encourage students to explore the characters' coping mechanisms and reflect on Parthena's role within the narrative. These discussions are designed to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, indicated by specific resource references [RS4] and [RS1]. Reading activities include the continuation of a timeline to track key events, as well as exercises focusing on the characters' hopes and fears, further supported by additional resources.

Grammar and punctuation are also a focus of this session, with activities such as 'Grammar Hunt' that help students to identify and use hyphens, fronted adverbials, cohesive devices, conjunctions, and commas correctly. A 'Words to Workshop' section invites students to deepen their vocabulary with words such as 'sacrificed', 'thermal', and 'impenetrable'. Writing opportunities are abundant, with students encouraged to contribute to an Explorer's Journal, write diary entries from Felicity's perspective, craft the next chapter of the story, or compose a poem or prayer in memory of Ernest Brightstorm.

Cross-curricular links are woven throughout the session, integrating science topics like forces, evolution, and electricity with historical themes of exploration and the history of flight. Geography tasks challenge students to understand global positioning and physical features such as mountains and caves. Computing, art, and design technology (DT) projects stimulate creativity, with tasks like creating an animation of a sky-ship or designing a 3D memorial. Personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education is addressed through themes such as perseverance, courage, and bereavement, ensuring a holistic approach to learning. These activities are designed to be continued throughout the unit, providing a comprehensive and multidimensional learning experience.