The Iron Man - Chapter 3 - Reading Comprehension

The third chapter of "The Iron Man" is explored through a series of reading comprehension questions, designed to test students' understanding of the text. The questions range from asking for specific details, such as what lies beneath the green hill, to more analytical inquiries, like why the family did not look back as they drove away. Students are tasked with recalling items from the family's picnic, identifying the first visible part of the Iron Man, and understanding the reasons behind the farmers' decision to call the Army.

Further questions delve into the character of Hogarth and his thoughts on why taking the Iron Man to the scrapyard might be an effective solution. Additionally, students are asked to interpret how the Iron Man expresses his emotions, which requires a deeper engagement with the text. To encapsulate their understanding, a summarisation task challenges students to concisely convey the essence of the chapter in no more than 50 words, demonstrating their ability to distil information and capture key plot points. This set of questions not only checks for factual recall but also encourages critical thinking and comprehension skills.