The Falcon's Malteser - Session 5 - Chapter 7 - Worksheet

In Session 5, focusing on Chapter 7 titled "Grannies" from "The Falcon's Malteser," students delve into the text through a series of discussion questions. They explore why Herbert is feeling jumpy, the persuasive tactics Nick employs to convince Herbert to stay with him, and Nick's own reasons for wanting to stay. These questions aim to deepen students' understanding of the characters' motivations and relationships, fostering critical thinking and inference skills.

The session also includes a variety of reading activities that encourage students to engage with the text in an interactive manner. They continue to update a timeline that tracks the events of the story, use a map of central London to follow the characters' movements, and compare the personalities of the brothers using additional resources. A focus on grammar and punctuation enhances their literacy skills, with a 'Grammar Hunt' activity that covers direct speech, adverbs, hyphens, apostrophes, and a 'Words to Workshop' to expand their vocabulary. Writing opportunities allow students to creatively express their understanding by crafting advertisements, menus, and reviews for the fictional establishment 'Grannies'.

Cross-curricular links are made throughout the unit, integrating subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, design and technology (DT), music, physical education (PE), religious education (RE), and personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE). These activities range from creating games and adverts to exploring crime and punishment, using maps, planning menus, analysing detective genre music, and discussing the major religions' perspectives on crime. Each activity is designed to offer a holistic approach to learning, connecting the themes of the book with broader educational objectives.