The Explorer - Session 20 - Reading Comprehension

In "The Explorer" reading comprehension session titled "Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle," students are presented with a series of questions designed to test their understanding of the text. The questions probe the motivations and emotions of the characters, such as why the children decide to prepare food for the explorer, or what causes Lila's smile to disappear when she hears the word 'mama'. Students must also infer what could be behind the sudden, roaring noise coming from the vines and explore the characters' hesitancy to sit around the fire.

The term 'green hell' is another aspect that students are asked to define, as well as determining the origin of the tobacco pouches found within the story. The ownership of a sardine tin is questioned, requiring readers to use textual evidence to link it to the explorer. The explorer's metaphorical comparison of love to 'jumping on the back of a moving dragon' prompts students to consider the deeper meaning of this statement. Additionally, the ways in which Fred offers reassurance to Con are to be identified. Finally, students are challenged to condense the narrative of "Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle" into a succinct summary of no more than 50 words, encapsulating the key events and themes of the passage.