The Last Bear - Session 6 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 6 of "The Last Bear" reading comprehension, students delve deeper into the narrative and characters. The questions posed aim to assess their understanding of April's motivations and her bond with Bear. The first question explores why April seeks a conversation with Tör, while the second asks for evidence of Bear's happiness upon seeing her, requiring two specific examples. Students must also identify the indicators of Bear's poor health and understand the meaning of the idiom 'wolf down'. Additionally, they are prompted to consider why April confides her innermost thoughts and feelings to Bear and to reflect on her perspective regarding the intelligence of animals. The session also encourages students to think about April's reasons for investigating how Bear ended up on the island. Finally, they are tasked with summarising the session in no more than 50 words, challenging them to capture the essence of the narrative succinctly.

The comprehension questions serve not only to test the students' recall of the story's details but also to engage them in critical thinking about character relationships and motivations. Through this session, learners are guided to analyse the text and draw inferences from the characters' actions and interactions, enhancing their reading comprehension skills. The session is part of a structured approach to understanding literature, allowing students to connect emotionally with the characters while developing their analytical abilities.