The Falcon's Malteser - Session 13 - Chapter 16 - Worksheet

Session 13 of 'The Falcon's Malteser' study delves into Chapter 16, where students explore the narrative through a variety of discussion questions and reading activities. They ponder over Nick's decision to seek help from a journalist and the significance of the barcode on the Malteser's box. The trustworthiness of the character Lauren also comes under scrutiny, encouraging students to critically engage with the text. To further their understanding, they continue to update a timeline of events and use a map of central London to follow the characters' movements. The session invites students to speculate on the purpose of the barcode and to improve their reading comprehension through tailored activities.

Grammar and punctuation skills are honed through a 'Grammar Hunt', focusing on elements such as direct speech, hyphens, and colons in independent clauses. The 'Words to Workshop' section introduces vocabulary like 'depressing', 'occasionally', and 'triumphantly', which students are encouraged to integrate into their language repertoire. Writing opportunities arise with tasks such as updating an Evidence Board with new clues, writing in the style of character Clifford Taylor's diary, and explaining how a barcode functions. Cross-curricular links are abundant, tying in subjects such as Science, Computing, History, and Geography, providing a comprehensive educational experience. Creative arts, Music, PE, RE, and PSHE are also woven into the unit, offering a broad and engaging approach to learning that covers topics from the rule of law and first aid to the role of music in creating atmosphere within the detective/crime genre.