The Mummy's Curse - Session 3 - Worksheet

In the third session of "The Mummy's Curse," students are engaged in a series of discussion questions that delve into the narrative's intricacies. The questions prompt students to consider the motives behind the characters' actions, such as the Professor's reasons for showing the shabti to Arthur Conan Doyle and others, and why Luna holds a differing opinion on artefacts compared to her aunt. The session, dated 25th January 1894, also encourages students to ponder over the confusion between Petrie and Professor Lorenz, as well as Arthur Conan Doyle's decision to take Professor Petrie to his club. These discussions are aimed at developing students' reasoning and comprehension skills, as indicated by the references to specific reading standards (RS).

Complementing the discussion, the session offers a range of reading and grammar activities. Students are guided to continue tracking key events on a timeline and engage with various reading tasks, including first impressions, predictions, personal questions about the story, and a reading comprehension exercise. Grammar focus includes hunting for grammatical elements such as expanded noun phrases, adverbs, conjunctions, direct speech, and paragraph usage within the text. A diverse set of vocabulary words is provided for a workshop activity, helping students to expand their lexicon with terms like 'dominated', 'intrepid', and 'subterranean'. Writing opportunities are also presented, including persuasive letters and biographical writing, which allow students to creatively explore the narrative's themes. Cross-curricular links are made with multiple subjects, including Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, RE, and PSHE, offering a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the English classroom.