The Falcon's Malteser - Session 7 - Chapter 9 - Worksheet

During Session 7, Chapter 9 of 'The Falcon's Malteser', students delve into the intriguing question of why the Diamond Brothers attend a funeral, exploring the motives of key characters present at the sombre event. They also investigate the mysterious murder of the Fat Man's chauffeur within Herbert's office. To enhance their understanding of the narrative, students continue to develop a timeline of events and use a map of central London to trace the characters' movements. In addition, they build upon their previous character analysis of Herbert and pose their own questions about the unfolding plot, all while enhancing their reading comprehension skills.

In the realm of grammar and punctuation, students embark on a 'Grammar Hunt', focusing on elements such as expanded noun phrases, modal verbs, pronouns, and the use of colons for independent clauses. They also engage with a selection of vocabulary words, examining their meanings and applications within the context of the story. Writing opportunities arise as students contribute to an Evidence Board, compose a newspaper report on the funeral, pen a diary entry from the perspective of the Fat Man, and discuss the Diamond Brothers' decision to attend the funeral. The session is enriched by cross-curricular links, including science topics like light and electricity, computing projects like creating a game or an advert, and historical explorations of crime and punishment. Creative tasks in art and design technology allow students to design memorials and intruder alarms, while music, PE, RE, and PSHE activities encourage a deeper engagement with the themes of the book.