Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 10 - Worksheet

During Session 10 of "Letters from the Lighthouse", students delve into a thought-provoking discussion about the protagonist Olive's actions, such as her decision to open a suitcase and her motivations for visiting the site of a German plane crash. The session encourages students to engage with the text at a deeper level by asking what Olive might say in her speech to the crowd. This exploration is supported by a range of reading activities, including continuing a timeline to track significant events, analysing the character of Mr Spratt, making predictions about the story's development, and engaging in drama by improvising Olive's speech.

The session also focuses on enhancing students' grammar and punctuation skills, with exercises on using colons, semi-colons, prepositions, modal verbs, expanded noun phrases, and dashes. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words for students to explore, enhancing their understanding and use of language. Writing opportunities encourage creativity through diary entries from different characters' perspectives, a discussion on the treatment of a German pilot, and composing a newspaper report on the plane crash. The session is enriched with cross-curricular links, integrating subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology (DT), Music, Religious Education (RE), Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, and Physical Education (PE), offering a comprehensive learning experience that connects the novel's themes with broader educational contexts.