Darwin's Dragons - Session 12 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 12 of "Darwin's Dragons", the reading comprehension focuses on the whereabouts of the dragon's eggs and the differing intentions of Darwin and Covington towards them. Questions delve into Darwin's plans for the eggs, contrasted with Covington's hopes for their fate. The session also explores Covington's emotional reunion with Farthing and prompts readers to consider how Covington realises that a dragon egg may have hatched prematurely. Readers are encouraged to reflect on Darwin's response to Covington's recount of events and to understand Covington's desire for the eggs to hatch. The session concludes with a challenge to summarise the key events in no more than 50 words, ensuring students can distil the core elements of the narrative.

Throughout the session, the questions are designed to engage students with the text, encouraging them to analyse character motivations and reactions, and to synthesise information from the story. This not only tests their comprehension skills but also their ability to express understanding concisely. The session aims to deepen the readers' connection with the characters and their journeys, while also honing critical thinking and summarisation skills, which are integral to their development in reading comprehension.