Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 19 - Worksheet

The worksheet for Session 19, titled "United We Are Stronger," is part of the teaching materials for 'Letters from the Lighthouse'. It includes a variety of activities to deepen students' understanding of the text and its context. Discussion questions prompt students to explore character motivations, such as why Ephraim is hesitant to get to know Suki, and why refugees might choose to surrender to authorities. The themes of the book are also a subject for exploration, encouraging students to think critically about the underlying messages within the narrative.

Reading activities include creating a timeline to track significant events and completing a book review, along with a separate reading comprehension exercise. Grammar and punctuation exercises focus on expanded noun phrases, the use of semi-colons and colons in independent clauses, relative clauses, and ensuring cohesion throughout the book. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of words for vocabulary building. Writing opportunities allow students to write a diary entry from the perspective of the character Esther and to craft a book review. Cross-curricular links are extensive, incorporating subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, RE, PSHE, and PE, each with activities related to World War 2 and its impact on society, culture, and individuals.