The Snow Spider - Session 6 - Worksheet

The worksheet for Session 6 of 'The Snow Spider' provides a comprehensive set of activities for KS2 students. In the discussion segment, children are prompted to delve into the character dynamics and plot developments of the story. They explore why Gwyn is taken aback when his father defends him, the shift in his father's mood, Eirlys's belief in Gwyn's special powers, and the mother's fear of Eirlys. These thought-provoking questions are designed to enhance the students' understanding of the narrative and character interactions.

Reading activities encourage students to continue a timeline tracking the story's events, make predictions about the future of the story following a significant event, and formulate their own questions about the character Eirlys. The worksheet also includes a reading comprehension exercise to test their understanding of the text. For grammar and punctuation, resources are provided to focus on adverbs, the layout of direct speech, conjunctions, and maintaining cohesion across chapters. In addition, a 'Words to Workshop' section lists vocabulary for students to explore, ranging from 'envied' to 'defiantly'. Writing opportunities include creating diary entries from the perspective of different characters, composing letters with various emotional undertones, and an invitation letter. The worksheet also suggests cross-curricular links in subjects such as science, computing, history, geography, music, and PSHE, offering a holistic approach to learning that extends beyond the English classroom.