The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension

In the third session of "The Secret of Platform 13" reading comprehension, students delve into the intricacies of the plot through a series of questions designed to test their understanding of the text. The questions range from inquiring about a witness to a baby-snatching incident to probing the initial thoughts of ghosts about the story's rescuers. Students explore the disguises employed by the rescuers and examine the reaction of a character named Ben during his first encounter with them. Additionally, the questions prompt students to reflect on Ben's self-perception, hinted at by his statement of being 'not anybody', which suggests a deeper commentary on his personal experiences and sense of identity.

The session also prompts students to identify Nanny Brown within the narrative and to investigate the cause of a character named Hans' headache, encouraging attention to detail and character analysis. A summarisation task caps off the session, challenging students to distil the essence of session 3 into a concise 50-word summary, thereby honing their skills in brevity and comprehension. This structured approach ensures that students engage critically with the text, enhancing their reading and analytical abilities in line with the curriculum.