The Giants Necklace - Part 3 - Worksheet

KS2Gems has crafted an engaging worksheet for 'The Giant's Necklace' that delves into the poignant tale of Cherry, a character who is revealed to be deceased. The worksheet is designed to encourage Year 6 students to explore the narrative deeply through a series of discussion questions, such as pondering why Cherry is slow to realize her own death and the emotions she experiences upon seeing her family again without being seen or heard in return. These questions aim to provoke thoughtful responses and a deeper understanding of the character's feelings and the story's progression.

The worksheet offers a variety of reading activities, including plotting the timeline of events, drama exercises like hot-seating and conscience alley, and predicting Cherry's fate. Students are also encouraged to compare the changing atmosphere in the cottage from before and after Cherry's death. Additionally, there are tasks to complete a book review and a reading comprehension exercise. Grammar and punctuation are not overlooked, with a 'Grammar Hunt' that focuses on the use of apostrophes, direct speech, formal language, and pronouns. The 'Words to Workshop' section helps students to expand their vocabulary with words such as 'bask', 'dejection', and 'despair'. Writing opportunities are abundant, ranging from crafting a ghost story with Cherry as the protagonist to creating play scripts and narrative poems. Students can also write recounts from different perspectives and discuss water safety and the workings of tides. The worksheet extends learning beyond English, with cross-curricular links to geography, science, computing, art, and PSHE, covering topics like coastlines, habitats, forces, eBook creation, and personal safety, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.