The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 2 - Worksheet

During the second session for 'The Secret of Platform 13', students delve into chapter three and engage in a variety of discussion questions and reading activities. They explore character motivations and moral dilemmas, such as why Odge Gribble's parents view her as a disappointment and her own desire to become a rescuer. Students are encouraged to debate whether the King and Queen should consider Odge for the important role of rescuer. Comprehension is deepened through activities like continuing a timeline of events, analysing Odge's character, making predictions about her gift for the prince, and drawing her portrait based on textual descriptions.

Students also focus on grammar and punctuation through a 'Grammar Hunt', which covers topics like direct speech, fronted adverbials, and conjunctions. Vocabulary is expanded with a 'Words to Workshop' section, introducing words such as 'disappointment', 'monstrous', 'independent', and 'absurd'. Writing opportunities are abundant, with tasks ranging from creating leaflets about The Island's inhabitants to writing persuasive letters from Odge to the King and Queen. Additionally, cross-curricular links are made with subjects like Science, Computing, Geography, Art, PE, Music, and PSHE, offering a holistic approach to learning that interconnects different areas of the curriculum.