The Falcon's Malteser - Session 2 - Reading Comprehension

In session 2 of "The Falcon's Malteser" reading comprehension, students delve into the narrative to answer a series of questions that test their understanding of the text. They are asked to identify the senders of three letters, uncover the reason Herbert insists on meeting the Fat Man, and determine the time of the Fat Man's arrival. The session also probes their comprehension of why the Fat Man allocates a specific duration for the Diamond Brothers to deliver 'the key' and his motive for feeding poisoned corn to the pigeons. Additionally, students explore the meaning of the idiom 'strike while the iron is hot' within the context of the story, and they investigate Johnny Naples' reasoning behind entrusting the brothers with a box of Maltesers. To consolidate their understanding, the session concludes with a task to succinctly summarise the key events of session 2 in no more than 50 words, challenging students to distil the essence of the narrative efficiently.

The session is designed not only to enhance students' reading comprehension skills but also to engage them with the plot and characters of "The Falcon's Malteser". By responding to these targeted questions, students practice extracting relevant information, inferencing, and summarising—a skill set that is invaluable across the curriculum. The variety of question types, from factual recall to interpretative, ensures that students are comprehensively engaging with the text and developing a deeper understanding of the story's elements and literary devices.