Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 9 - Worksheet

In "Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 9 - Turning the Tide," students delve into the emotional and adventurous depths of the story through a variety of discussion questions and reading activities. They explore Olive's feelings and motivations, particularly focusing on her reaction to a secret revealed by Queenie and her daring effort to save Pixie. The session prompts students to predict the contents of a mysterious suitcase, analyse key characters, and continue tracking the story's events on a timeline. Grammar and punctuation exercises enhance their understanding of colons, semi-colons, modal verbs, and cohesive writing, while an array of 'Words to Workshop' enriches their vocabulary.

The worksheet provides a wealth of writing opportunities, encouraging students to express creativity and empathy by writing diary entries, designing safety posters, and composing newspaper articles about the rescue of Pixie. Cross-curricular links are plentiful, tying in subjects such as science, computing, history, and geography to provide a holistic learning experience. Students can engage in artistic activities like creating wartime slogan posters or constructing models of lighthouses and WWII airplanes. Music lessons offer a nostalgic trip with WWII songs, while PSHE discussions foster personal development themes such as cooperation and personal safety. The session even includes physical education through dance, with students learning styles from the WWII era, ensuring a dynamic and immersive educational journey.