Kensuke's Kingdom - Chapter 6 - Worksheet

In Chapter 6 of "Kensuke's Kingdom," the worksheet encourages students to delve into the sparse dialogue, exploring the reasons behind this narrative choice and its impact on the storytelling. Discussion questions prompt students to reflect on the emotional journey of the protagonist, Michael, and his evolving relationship with Kensuke, inviting them to engage critically with the text. Reading activities are designed to deepen comprehension and analytical skills, such as continuing a timeline of key events, contrasting Michael's character development, and making predictions about future plot points. An emotions graph activity allows students to track the fluctuations in Michael's feelings throughout the chapter.

Grammar and punctuation skills are honed through a 'Grammar Hunt', where students search for examples of prefixes, dashes, expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials, and conjunctions within the text. Vocabulary is expanded with a 'Words to Workshop' section, featuring a range of descriptive words like 'frantically', 'tantalisingly', and 'anguish', which students can explore and understand in context. Writing opportunities include composing a letter from Michael to Kensuke and debating whether Michael should build a beacon or abide by Kensuke's island rules. The worksheet also suggests cross-curricular links, integrating the story with subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, and art, as well as touching on broader themes like resilience, friendship, and personal safety in PSHE.