The 13-Storey Treehouse - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension answers
English Resource Description
In the third session of the reading comprehension based on "The 13-Storey Treehouse," students delve into the dynamics between the characters Terry and Andy. The session reveals that Terry has spent the last year drawing just two pictures of his finger, even going to the extent of labeling one. The humorous tension between the two escalates when Terry, amidst an argument about their drawing abilities, hits Andy with a giant banana, resulting in Andy becoming unconscious. To revive him, Terry resorts to throwing water over Andy. The phrase 'look on the bright side' is also discussed, teaching students that it means to remain cheerful despite challenging situations. Additionally, the session highlights a mistake in Andy's story where the word 'upon' is misspelled, demonstrating the importance of proofreading in writing.
The session includes a task where students are asked to condense the events of session three into a brief summary, using no more than 50 words. This exercise encourages students to distil the essence of the session, capturing the key points of the narrative and the interactions between the characters. It's an opportunity for them to practice their summarization skills and to identify the main ideas in a text.