Letters from the Lighthouse - Session 4 - Reading Comprehension

In the fourth session of the reading comprehension based on "Letters from the Lighthouse," students delve into Olive's emotional journey and the mysteries unfolding around her. The questions prompt them to consider Olive's initial feelings upon meeting Queenie, exploring the sense of unease that Cliff experiences at the attic steps, and the reason behind Mr Barrowman's instruction for evacuees to send positive messages home. They are also encouraged to ponder the possibility of Suki possessing a coded message within her coat, and to reflect on Olive's first daylight impressions of the village.

Further inquiries lead students to contemplate the aspects of delivering items that Olive finds enjoyable, as well as the cause of the dread she feels in her stomach. The session culminates with a challenge for the students to concisely summarise the events of session four in no more than fifty words, encapsulating the key developments and Olive's reactions to her new surroundings. This exercise not only checks their understanding of the text but also hones their summarisation skills.