Brightstorm - Session 11 - Reading Comprehension

In the eleventh session of the "Brightstorm" reading comprehension series, students delve into Chapter 15 with a set of questions designed to test their understanding of the text. The questions range from asking why the Aurora had to land on the Second Continent to exploring character behavior, such as why a distressed man behaves anxiously during a rescue scene. Students are also prompted to consider character traits and motivations, such as Harriet's lack of weapons and what this implies about her as a character.

Further inquiries challenge students to define vocabulary in context, like the term 'brandishing' in relation to Felicity's actions with her lucky spoon. The session culminates in a task that requires students to condense the essence of Chapter 15 into a succinct summary of no more than 50 words, testing their ability to extract key points and convey them clearly and concisely. This exercise not only assesses their comprehension but also hones their summarising skills, which are crucial for academic success.