Brightstorm - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension

In the third session of the 'Brightstorm' reading comprehension series, students delve into Chapter 3 with a series of questions designed to test their understanding and interpretative skills. They explore why Arthur dedicates his afternoon to reading while Maudie busies herself with maintaining his arm, revealing the characters' focus and responsibilities. The children also investigate who employs Mr Smethwyck, shedding light on the relationships between characters. Additionally, they consider the emotional impact on Arthur and Maudie as their assets are taken away, an event that requires them to grapple with loss and change.

The comprehension questions further ask students to define 'unsightly' and to deduce information about Mistress Poacher's actions from Arthur's knowledge. They interpret the phrase 'as gloomy on the inside as on the out', which describes Mr and Mrs Beggins' house, prompting thoughts on the atmosphere and setting of the story. Finally, they are challenged to concisely summarise the chapter in no more than 50 words, a task that encourages brevity and comprehension. These questions not only check the students' understanding of the text but also their ability to infer meaning and use context clues to enrich their reading experience.