The Mummy's Curse - Session 9 - Worksheet

The worksheet for 'The Mummy's Curse' Session 9, intended for Key Stage 2 students, delves into the thrilling narrative set on the 3rd and 4th of November 1922. It prompts critical thinking through discussion questions that explore the dynamics between characters such as Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the time-thieves, particularly focusing on the communication with Tutankhamun through Luna and the ethical implications of their deceit. The importance of Tutankhamun's murder in the context of locating his tomb is also examined, along with the emotional responses of the characters upon discovering the tomb.

Students are encouraged to engage with the text through a variety of reading activities, including the continuation of a timeline to track key events and a drama exercise involving hot-seating key figures from the story. Additionally, there are reading comprehension tasks and a grammar hunt to enhance their understanding of adverbs, expanded noun phrases, conjunctions, direct speech, and the use of dashes. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary for students to explore further. Writing opportunities include crafting instructions on how to excavate a tomb and diary entries from the perspectives of characters Evelyn and Abdel. The session also offers an array of cross-curricular links, from creating 3D models of tombs in Computing to studying Ancient Egyptian burial rites in History, exploring biomes in Geography, and reflecting on values such as respect and honesty in PSHE, making the learning experience both comprehensive and immersive.