The Explorer - Session 17 - Worksheet

In Session 17 of "The Explorer," students are encouraged to delve deeper into the narrative through a series of discussion questions that explore the motivations of the characters and the dynamics of their interactions, such as the reasons behind the explorer's return and the causes of arguments amongst the children. These questions aim to develop the students' inferential skills and encourage them to consider the characters' actions and decisions, such as whether it was wise to investigate behind the vines. The session is structured to enhance comprehension and analytical skills, with activities that include continuing a timeline of events, completing a character analysis of the explorer, making predictions about the story's progression, and engaging with reading comprehension exercises.

The worksheet also offers a variety of writing opportunities to foster creativity and expression. Students can compose poetry inspired by the city, write instructions for cooking on an open fire, engage in a discussion about the children's relationship with the explorer, and create diary entries from different characters' perspectives. Additionally, the session includes a focus on grammar and punctuation, with activities like 'Grammar Hunt' that cover direct speech, modal verbs, expanded noun phrases, and the correct use of punctuation such as dashes, semi-colons, and apostrophes. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words for students to explore further. Cross-curricular links are abundant, with connections to science, computing, history, geography, art, design and technology (DT), music, physical education (PE), and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), offering a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the English classroom.