The Mummy's Curse - Session 15 - Reading Comprehension

In "The Mummy's Curse" Reading Comprehension Session 15, students delve into a series of questions that test their understanding of the narrative and their grasp of language. The first question explores Lady Carnarvon's intentions for Tutankhamun's remains and the tomb's treasures. The subsequent question examines Arthur Conan Doyle's persuasive arguments that encourage Lady Carnarvon to reconsider the removal of Tutankhamun's body from Egypt. Students also explore the character dynamics, as evidenced by a question asking why Aidan feels sympathy for Evelyn.

The worksheet further challenges students to interpret phrases such as 'making sheep's eyes at' and 'drives a hard bargain', prompting them to consider the underlying meanings and connotations within the context of the story. Additionally, the comprehension exercise includes a critical thinking component, where students must deduce the authenticity of a letter purportedly from Aidan's father, as well as interpret Aidan's description of Arthur John Priest as 'relentless'. The session culminates in a summarisation task, where students are required to condense the essence of Session 15 into no more than 50 words, demonstrating their ability to identify key points and express them concisely.