The Mummy's Curse - Session 2 - Reading Comprehension

In the second session of "The Mummy’s Curse" reading comprehension, students delve deeper into the mysterious and thrilling narrative. They explore various aspects of the story through a series of questions designed to enhance their understanding. The questions prompt them to consider the multiple roles of Professor Petrie, his intentions for a public demonstration, and the meaning behind the phrase ‘a terrible feeling of foreboding’. Additionally, the comprehension exercise seeks to gauge the students' grasp of character reactions, such as Luna's shock during the Unwrapping event, and the historical background of figures like Arthur Conan Doyle, whose previous occupation is queried.

The session also encourages critical thinking by asking students to interpret the professor's reaction to inquiries about giving a Christian burial and his motives for deceiving the audience with 'mummy wheat'. Each question is tagged with reference numbers, guiding students to specific sections of the text that provide context for their responses. The session culminates with a challenge to succinctly summarise the session's key points in no more than 50 words, ensuring that students can distil the essence of the narrative and demonstrate their comprehension skills effectively.