Darwin's Dragons - Session 10 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 10 of the reading comprehension for "Darwin's Dragons," students delve into the details of Covington's adventure. One question prompts them to consider how Covington has injured his foot, while another asks about the number of eggs he has managed to save. Students must also use the text to deduce how Covington recognises the entrance to a cave. The session further explores Covington's emotions, particularly his reaction upon realising that Farthing is not with him, and his feelings when water starts to flood the boat and enters Scratch.

The term 'pea-souper,' a phrase mentioned in the text, is queried for its meaning, encouraging students to understand the historical context or descriptive language used. The session also addresses the severity of Covington's situation, asking why thirst is not considered his primary concern. As a culminating task, students are challenged to condense their understanding of the session into a concise summary of no more than 50 words, demonstrating their ability to distil key information and capture the essence of the narrative's events.