The Mummy's Curse - Session 12 - Worksheet

Session 12 of 'The Mummy's Curse' worksheet, tailored for Key Stage 2 students, provides a multifaceted educational experience centred around the intriguing date of 9th November 1922. The session begins with thought-provoking discussion questions that delve into the narrative's developments, such as the implications of the first news story about 'The River of Blood' and the advice given to Howard Carter by Monsieur Lacau. Students are also encouraged to consider the concerns of the 'time-thieves' regarding the impending plagues. These questions aim to develop reading skills and comprehension, as indicated by the references to RS3, RS4, and RS5.

Reading activities for this session include continuing a timeline to track significant events and analysing the character of Monsieur Lacau, with additional resources provided for support. Students are asked to make predictions about the potential outcomes if all ten plagues were to occur, enhancing their critical thinking and forecasting abilities. The worksheet also includes a 'Grammar Hunt' focusing on adverbs, expanded noun phrases, dashes, and direct speech. A 'Words to Workshop' section presents a list of vocabulary ranging from 'meticulously' to 'blissfully', encouraging students to engage deeply with language and its nuances. Writing opportunities are varied, with tasks such as crafting a news report about the plagues, creating a comic strip, and writing a diary entry from Monsieur Lacau's perspective. The worksheet concludes by highlighting cross-curricular links, connecting the content to subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, art, music, religious education, and personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, thereby offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to learning.