Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 18 - Worksheet

In Session 18 of "Letters from the Lighthouse," titled "V for Victory," students delve into the emotional and psychological development of the characters in the story. Discussion questions focus on Olive's feelings of hopelessness and the transformation of Suki's character, exploring how Olive could draw on Suki's courage to face her own challenges. These questions encourage students to engage with the text at a deeper level, considering the motivations and changes in the characters as the narrative progresses.

The session includes a variety of reading activities, such as continuing a timeline to track significant events and conducting a character analysis of Suki, comparing her persona at the start and end of the book. Grammar and punctuation exercises aim to enhance students' understanding of expanded noun phrases, adverbs, commas, fronted adverbials, and cohesion within the text. Additionally, a 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words to enrich the students' language skills. Writing opportunities allow students to empathise with the characters by composing diary entries and letters, while also engaging in discussions about the treatment of refugees during wartime. The session is complemented by cross-curricular links, incorporating subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, Religious Education, Personal, Social, Health and Economic education, and Physical Education, with activities that provide a holistic educational experience related to the World War 2 theme of the book.