Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 7 - Worksheet

The seventh session of "Letters from the Lighthouse" offers a rich tapestry of activities focused on the theme 'Freedom is in Peril'. Students are invited to delve into the story's depths through discussion questions, exploring why Olive extends her friendship to Esther and the emotional impact of a stray bomb on the characters. The possibility of removing the lighthouse serves as a contentious topic that stimulates debate and critical thinking. Reading activities further engage pupils by continuing a timeline of the story's events, analysing the character of Mr Barrowman through various resources, and immersive drama exercises that bring the narrative to life. A comprehensive reading comprehension task complements these activities.

Grammar and punctuation exercises in this session aim to enhance students' understanding of informal language, expanded noun phrases, adverbs, and modal verbs. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words that range from emotions like 'thrilled' and 'self-conscious' to action-oriented terms like 'vanished' and 'deduced'. Writing opportunities are diverse, including diary entries from the perspectives of Esther or Mr Barrowman, a persuasive letter regarding the fate of the lighthouse, and a newspaper report on the aftermath of the stray bomb. The session is not limited to English; it extends to cross-curricular links with subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology, Music, Religious Education, Personal, Social, Health and Economic education, and Physical Education, offering a holistic approach to learning that connects the story's themes to a broader educational context.