Kensuke's Kingdom - Chapter 4 - Worksheet

In chapter four of 'Kensuke's Kingdom', students are encouraged to delve deep into Michael's experiences and emotions through a series of thought-provoking discussion questions. They are asked to consider how Michael feels when he is suddenly cast into the sea, the strategies he uses to stay awake, and his emotions upon waking up on a mysterious beach. The worksheet also prompts students to contemplate the challenges Michael faces as he navigates life on an unfamiliar island. These questions are designed to engage students with the text and encourage them to use specific reading skills, marked by the initials RS followed by a number, to analyse and understand the character's perspective.

Beyond discussion, the worksheet offers a variety of reading and writing activities. Students are tasked with continuing a timeline of key events, making predictions about new characters, engaging in drama exercises to explore Michael's feelings, and completing a reading comprehension exercise. Grammar and punctuation are addressed through a 'Grammar Hunt', where students search for specific elements within the text. Additionally, there is a 'Words to Workshop' section which lists a variety of words for students to explore and understand in context. Writing opportunities include crafting a survival guide, composing a sound poem inspired by the island's noises, and creating a news report about the boy missing at sea. The worksheet also suggests cross-curricular links, extending the learning experience to subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, art, design and technology (DT), music, physical education (PE), religious education (RE), and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), encouraging a holistic educational approach.