Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 2 - Predictions

In the second session of "Letters from the Lighthouse," a gripping narrative unfolds as the aftermath of an air raid leaves Suki missing, prompting a flurry of questions and concerns about her fate. This part of the story invites young readers to engage with the text by making predictions about what could have possibly happened to Suki. The predictive exercise encourages children to use their imagination, inference skills, and understanding of the story's context to hypothesise Suki's whereabouts and the circumstances that led to her disappearance. This interactive approach not only enhances reading comprehension but also allows students to connect more deeply with the narrative.

Simultaneously, the session delves into the lives of Olive and Cliff, who are on the cusp of being evacuated. This significant turn of events in the story presents another opportunity for readers to make educated guesses about the siblings' future. Students are prompted to speculate on the experiences that Olive and Cliff might encounter during their evacuation. By predicting the siblings' journey, children are able to explore themes of separation, adventure, and the unknown, all of which are common in stories set against the backdrop of war. This prediction activity serves to stimulate critical thinking and empathy, as students consider the emotional and physical challenges that characters in wartime stories often face.