The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 10 - Worksheet

During Session 10, which encompasses chapters 16, 17, and 18 of "The Secret of Platform 13," students delve into the emotions and motives of the King and Queen through thought-provoking discussion questions. They explore the reasons behind the royal decision to dispatch harpies in pursuit of Raymond and speculate on the outcome of this mission. These discussions help students develop their reasoning and comprehension skills as outlined in the learning objectives.

Reading activities are diverse and engaging, including the continuation of a timeline to track the unfolding events and a detailed character analysis of the King and Queen, supported by additional resources. Students also enhance their understanding of grammar and punctuation through a 'Grammar Hunt' that focuses on adverbs, noun phrases, direct speech, and pronouns. Vocabulary is expanded with a 'Words to Workshop' exercise, introducing terms such as 'brave', 'peevish', and 'gibbering', among others. Writing opportunities encourage creativity, asking students to pen diary entries from the perspective of the King or Queen and to design wanted posters for the harpies.

The session is enriched with cross-curricular links, integrating subjects such as Science, Computing, Geography, Art, Design and Technology (DT), Music, and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. These activities range from creating animations and painting portraits to making puppets and exploring music. PSHE discussions on integrity, respect, difference, tolerance, and self-control provide a platform for character development and social awareness.