The Falcon's Malteser - Session 8 - Reading Comprehension

In the eighth session of "The Falcon's Malteser" reading comprehension, students delve into the motives and mysteries surrounding the characters and their connections to the Maltesers. The questions prompt students to explore why Herbert feels compelled to inform Snape about the Maltesers and who Nick suspects is behind the kidnapping of Lauren Bacardi. They're also asked to consider the peculiarities of Beatrice's house interior and why the name Fido is an unconventional choice for an alligator. Additionally, learners must deduce why Beatrice is interested in the Maltesers and how she knows Tim's true identity as Herbert. The session culminates with a challenge to succinctly summarize the key events in just 50 words, encouraging brevity and precision in their comprehension and writing skills.

This particular session aims to enhance students' understanding of the narrative and character motivations in "The Falcon's Malteser". By answering the questions, they engage with the text at a deeper level, piecing together information and drawing inferences from the story. The session is designed to sharpen their analytical thinking and summarization abilities, key components in developing literacy and comprehension proficiency for Key Stage 2 students.