The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 9 - Worksheet

In Session 9 of 'The Secret of Platform 13', students delve into chapters 14 and 15 with a series of engaging discussion questions that explore characters' motivations and the unfolding plot. They are prompted to consider why Nanny Brown is worried, the effectiveness of the plan to kidnap Raymond, and to speculate on future events. This session is not only about comprehension but also encourages critical thinking and prediction skills, prompting students to engage deeply with the text.

The learning journey continues with a variety of reading activities designed to enhance understanding and retention of the story. Students are tasked with continuing a timeline to track important events, predicting upcoming plot twists with the aid of additional resources, and creating a comic strip about Raymond's kidnapping. To further consolidate their learning, they engage in a grammar hunt, focusing on identifying adjectives, noun phrases, and adverbs within the text. A 'Words to Workshop' section encourages vocabulary expansion, presenting words such as 'lurch', 'faithfully', 'nonsense', and 'sensible' for students to explore and understand in context. Writing opportunities are abundant, with options to write diary entries from the perspectives of Mrs. Trottle or Raymond, a newspaper report on the kidnapping, or a complaint letter from a hotel customer. Cross-curricular links are made to subjects such as science, computing, geography, art, design and technology (DT), music, and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the English classroom.