Brightstorm - Session 12 - Reading Comprehension

Brightstorm's twelfth session on reading comprehension delves into Chapter 16 with a series of thought-provoking questions designed to enhance understanding and engagement with the text. Students are asked to identify who saves a character named Arthur from quicksand, a task that tests their recall and comprehension skills. Further questions explore character relationships and motivations, such as discerning why Harriet is friendly with the Kings and speculating on the reasons behind bandits possessing coins from the First Continent.

The comprehension exercise also encourages students to analyse descriptive language, asking them to consider the impression created by the portrayal of the Citadel. Additionally, students must infer Temur's opinion of Ernest Brightstorm and understand why Temur feels a sense of pride regarding the near eradication of pitch. Another question focuses on interpreting figurative language, asking what is meant by 'the cogs of your brain turning'. The session culminates with a challenge to concisely summarise Chapter 16 in no more than 50 words, allowing students to demonstrate their ability to distil the essence of the text while practicing brevity and clarity in their writing.