Darwin's Dragons - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension

In "Darwin's Dragons" Reading Comprehension Session 3, students explore the reasons behind Covington's need for shelter and the joy he finds upon discovering his fiddle case. They delve into how Covington discerns the active state of the volcano and comes to the realisation that the entire island is, in fact, a volcano. The session also covers the necessity for Covington to create a fire, the meaning of the word 'collywobbles' within the context, and the phrase 'a clumsy clout'. To consolidate their understanding, students are tasked with summarising the session in no more than 50 words, challenging them to distil the essence of the narrative efficiently.

Each question in the session is linked to specific Reading Standards (RS), indicating the skills being assessed or reinforced, such as inference (RS4), understanding vocabulary (RS2 & 7), and summarising (RS6). As students answer these questions, they not only enhance their comprehension of the text but also practice critical reading strategies that are integral to their development as proficient readers. The session is designed to engage students with the text while simultaneously building their analytical and expressive abilities.