The Mummy's Curse - Session 11 - Worksheet

Session 11 of "The Mummy's Curse" worksheet, tailored for KS2 students, delves into a range of educational activities set on the 4th of November 1922, with timestamps marking significant moments throughout the day. Discussion questions invite students to explore the emotional impact of a letter on the character Luna, her father's activities in Egypt, and the reasons behind the creation of The Mummy's Curse by her father and Arthur Conan Doyle. These questions are designed to engage with various reading standards (RS), encouraging students to think critically and empathetically about the narrative and its characters.

The worksheet also presents an array of reading activities, including the continuation of a timeline to track key events and a character analysis of Daniel Goodhart. Students are prompted to reflect on the challenges faced by the time-thieves in the story and to participate in a reading comprehension exercise. Grammar and punctuation skills are honed through a 'Grammar Hunt', focusing on adverbs, expanded noun phrases, prepositions, and direct speech. A 'Words to Workshop' section lists vocabulary for students to explore, enhancing their understanding and usage of these words within the context of the story. Writing opportunities are diverse, ranging from creating Rorschach ink blots to discussing the ethical considerations of artefact repatriation. The worksheet is rich with cross-curricular links, incorporating science, computing, history, geography, art, music, religious education, and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging educational experience that extends throughout the unit of work.