The Falcon's Malteser - Session 14 - Chapter 17 & 18 - Worksheet

In Session 14, covering Chapters 17 and 18 of "The Falcon's Malteser," students delve into the suspenseful events where the protagonist Nick experiences a kidnapping and confronts the consequences of the Fat Man's actions. The session prompts students to discuss Nick's emotional state during his abduction by four thugs and to explore the motives behind the Fat Man's decision to eliminate the Professor. A pivotal moment is set to occur at noon in the cemetery, and students are encouraged to predict the outcome of this event, stimulating their analytical and imaginative skills.

The session's reading activities are designed to enhance comprehension and retention. Students continue to add events to a timeline, use a map of central London to follow the characters' movements, and update their analysis of Nick's character. They are also tasked with predicting the cemetery scene's developments and completing reading comprehension exercises. Grammar and punctuation are reinforced through a 'Grammar Hunt,' focusing on apostrophes for possession, conjunctions, modal verbs, and pronouns for cohesion. Additionally, a 'Words to Workshop' exercise helps students understand and use vocabulary such as 'protested,' 'sneered,' and 'menace' in context.

Writing opportunities arise as students update an Evidence Board with the latest clues and persons of interest, write diary entries from the perspectives of characters Snape or Boyle, explain how Nick solved the case, and compose a news report on Nick's rescue. The session also includes cross-curricular links to various subjects such as Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, RE, and PSHE, offering a comprehensive educational experience that extends beyond literacy and fosters a multidisciplinary approach to learning.