The 13-Storey Treehouse - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension

In the third session of the reading comprehension for "The 13-Storey Treehouse", students delve into a series of questions designed to test their understanding of the text. The first question asks what Terry has drawn over the past year, encouraging students to recall specific details from the story. Further questions probe the reasons behind Terry's actions, such as hitting Andy with a giant banana and throwing water over him, which likely relate to the narrative's humorous elements. Students are also asked to interpret the meaning of the phrase 'look on the bright side', a common idiomatic expression that suggests finding positivity in a negative situation.

Additionally, the session seeks to assess the students' critical thinking skills by asking what is wrong with Andy's story, prompting them to evaluate the content or structure of the narrative within the book. To wrap up the session, a summarisation task challenges students to condense the main events of session three into no more than 50 words, testing their ability to identify key points and express them concisely. This exercise not only checks comprehension but also hones summarisation skills, which are essential for effective communication and academic success.