The Explorer - Session 25 - Worksheet

Session 25 of "The Explorer" worksheet, titled "The Green Sky", invites KS2 students to delve into a rich tapestry of discussion, reading, and writing activities. In the discussion segment, students explore the emotions of the character Fred as he pilots a plane, pondering his potential success on a flight to Manaus and comparing it to their own willingness to undertake such a task. The reading activities encourage students to engage with the plot by continuing a timeline of events, comparing characters, making predictions, and enhancing comprehension through dedicated resources.

Grammar and punctuation are not overlooked, with a 'Grammar Hunt' that sharpens students' understanding of direct speech, modal verbs, clauses, and the use of semi-colons, colons, and conjunctions. The 'Words to Workshop' section broadens vocabulary with words such as 'boulevard', 'astonishment', and 'indigenous'. The writing opportunities section challenges students to craft instructions on flying a plane, explain the mechanics of takeoff and landing, and express Fred's experiences through a diary entry. Cross-curricular links are abundant, integrating science, computing, history, geography, art, design and technology, music, physical education, and PSHE, thereby providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that extends well beyond the literary aspects of the text.