Brightstorm - Session 6 - Reading Comprehension

In the Brightstorm reading comprehension session, students delve into chapters 7 and 8, where they explore the motivations and peculiarities of the characters Arthur and Maudie. The session's questions prompt students to consider why the siblings stealthily left the Beggins' residence and why they felt the need to spruce themselves up before an encounter. They are also asked to ponder the oddities of Number 4 Archangel Street and interpret the phrase indicating Arthur's immediate fondness for a character.

Further inquiries challenge the students to understand Welby's hesitance to admit Arthur and Maudie and to identify the aspects of the house that capture Maudie's interest. Additionally, students must articulate Arthur's stated reasons for wanting to join Harriet's expedition. The session culminates with a task requiring students to concisely summarise the events of chapters 7 and 8 in no more than 50 words, testing their ability to distill key plot points and themes effectively.