Darwin's Dragons - Session 19 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 19 of "Darwin's Dragons," a reading comprehension activity designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, students delve into the details of the story's characters and plot. The questions prompt learners to explore where Covington and his family reside, identify Emmie's favourite tale amongst Covington's stories, and understand the reason behind Covington taking Emmie to the Galapagos Islands. Additionally, the session seeks to gauge the students' comprehension of character dynamics, such as why Emmie perceives her father's behaviour as odd after their first night on the island, how she recognises Farthing, and her emotional response to meeting Farthing.

The comprehension questions further encourage students to analyse the depth of the relationship between Covington and Farthing, particularly through their shared flight. This session not only tests the children's recall of specific details but also their ability to infer and interpret character interactions and emotions. To wrap up the session, pupils are challenged to concisely summarise the key points of Session 19 in no more than 50 words, demonstrating their ability to distil information and capture the essence of the reading material.