The Last Bear - Session 2 - Worksheet

In the second session of "The Last Bear" worksheet, students delve into chapters three and four with a series of discussion questions that prompt them to reflect on April's initial reactions to the island and her feelings about her father's behaviour. They are also encouraged to ponder whether April has indeed seen a polar bear, stimulating critical thinking and comprehension skills. The worksheet is designed to foster engagement with the text through a variety of reading activities, including creating a timeline to follow the story's events, mapping out significant locations in Northern Europe, and conducting character analysis for April and her father, if not previously completed.

The session further includes grammar and punctuation exercises, where students embark on a 'Grammar Hunt' to identify and use expanded noun phrases, direct speech, pronouns, and prepositions. A 'Words to Workshop' section challenges students to explore and understand a range of vocabulary, enhancing their language skills. Writing opportunities arise from tasks such as penning a diary entry from the perspective of April's dad, composing a letter to Granny Apples from April, crafting instructions on dressing for the Arctic, and drafting a newspaper report on the loss of polar bears on Bear Island. The worksheet also offers cross-curricular links to subjects like science, computing, history, geography, art, design technology, music, physical education, religious education, and personal, social, health, and economic education, ensuring a holistic educational experience that connects literature with broader themes and real-world issues.