Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 12 - Worksheet

During Session 12 of 'Letters from the Lighthouse', students engage in a series of discussion questions that delve into the characters' motivations and emotions. They ponder why Olive feels nervous as she anticipates Ephraim's return and explore the reasons behind Olive and Esther setting aside their differences. The title of the chapter, 'Together', is also scrutinised for its significance. Reading activities for this session include continuing a timeline of key events, making predictions about the future of Olive and Esther's relationship, and exploring Olive's thoughts and feelings upon Esther's reunion with her father. These tasks are designed to enhance comprehension and predictive skills, with separate resources provided for support.

The worksheet further includes a focus on grammar and punctuation, with attention given to the proper use of hyphens, sentence structures, semi-colons, colons, and expanded noun phrases. A 'Words to Workshop' section lists vocabulary for students to explore, ranging from 'tempted' to 'disbelief', which enriches their language skills. Writing opportunities present creative tasks such as writing a diary entry from Esther's perspective, crafting a newspaper report about saving refugees, and composing poetry inspired by famous works about lighthouses. Cross-curricular links span a variety of subjects, including science, maths, 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 holistic learning experience that connects the literary themes to broader educational contexts.