The Mummy's Curse - Session 13 - Worksheet

Session 13 of 'The Mummy's Curse' provides an engaging and diverse learning experience for KS2 pupils. The worksheet outlines a series of discussion questions designed to provoke thought and deepen understanding of the narrative, such as exploring the reasons behind Lord Carnarvon's rudeness to Konstantin and the implications of a shortage of mules on the archaeological dig. It also encourages students to consider the motivations behind Lord Carnarvon's insistence on taking Tutankhamun's body to England and to reflect on the significant time gap present in the story's timeline.

Reading activities include continuing a timeline to track key events, conducting a character analysis of Lady Carnarvon, and participating in a dramatic 'hot seat' exercise to explore her reasons for travelling to Egypt. The session also incorporates a reading comprehension exercise. Grammar and punctuation skills are honed through a 'Grammar Hunt' that focuses on elements such as fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, and direct speech. The 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary for students to master, ranging from 'customary' to 'avert.' Writing opportunities are varied and creative, including composing a news report about livestock deaths, drafting instructions for excavating a tomb, and writing persuasive letters from different perspectives. The worksheet also suggests cross-curricular links with subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, design and technology, music, religious education, and personal, social, health and economic education, offering a holistic approach to the unit of work.