The Explorer - Session 21 - Worksheet

Session 21 of "The Explorer" worksheet offers a comprehensive range of activities designed to enhance the learning experience for KS2 students. The session titled "Fishing in the Dark" begins with thought-provoking discussion questions that delve into the explorer's reasons for preparing the children for their journey, the essential survival skills needed in the jungle, the significance of sharing personal stories, and the complexities of life. These discussions are aimed at developing reasoning and comprehension skills, encouraging students to think deeply about the narrative and its characters.

The reading activities include continuing a timeline to chart the events of the story, updating character analyses for Fred and the explorer, and engaging in a drama activity where students 'hot seat' the explorer, exploring his character in more depth. Students will also work on their grammar and punctuation, focusing on direct speech, the use of semi-colons and colons, adverbs, main and subordinate clauses, and conjunctions. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary for students to learn and incorporate into their work. Writing opportunities are varied, including narrative writing, creating instructions, non-chronological reports on Amazonian wildlife, lists for journey preparations, diary entries, and discussions on the preservation of ancient civilisations. Cross-curricular links are abundant, with connections to science, computing, history, geography, art, design and technology, music, physical education, and PSHE, ensuring a holistic approach to learning that covers a wide array of subjects and skills.