The 13-Storey Treehouse - Session 6 - Chapters 9 and 10 - Worksheet

During Session 6, which covers Chapters 9 and 10 of "The 13-Storey Treehouse", students delve into a series of discussion questions that explore the abilities of Super Finger and the feelings of the character Andy towards the new sea-monkeys. The questions also prompt students to consider the issues arising with these new sea-monkeys. This session is not just about reading; it involves a range of activities designed to deepen comprehension and engage students in character analysis, particularly focusing on Andy and Terry. Drama exercises, such as hot seating Super Finger, encourage students to think on their feet and understand the characters more deeply.

Furthermore, the session includes a 'Grammar Hunt', where students search for examples of direct speech, adverbs, and exclamation marks, enhancing their understanding of grammar and punctuation. They also workshop words to expand their vocabulary, with words ranging from 'ordinary' to 'mesmerised'. Writing opportunities are abundant in this session, with creative tasks such as writing instructions for caring for sea-monkeys, explaining how a catapult works, creating a comic strip about Super Finger, and composing a letter of complaint from Terry to the sea-monkey company.

The learning extends beyond English, with cross-curricular links to subjects like Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design and Technology (DT), Music, Physical Education (PE), Religious Education (RE), and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. These links include creating a 3D treehouse model in Computing, exploring tree-dwellers in History, designing a catapult in DT, and discussing the symbolism of trees in religions during RE lessons. This session is a comprehensive exploration of language arts that also reaches into other areas of the curriculum, providing a rich and varied learning experience for students.