The Snow Spider - Session 8 - Worksheet

In Session 8 of "The Snow Spider" worksheet, students delve into a discussion centred around the character Gwyn, exploring his interactions with Eirlys and the perceptions of his mother influenced by Mrs Davis's opinions. The session's discussion questions encourage students to consider the motives behind Gwyn's choice to confide in Eirlys and his mother's contemplation of others' views about her son. Additionally, students ponder the mysterious circumstances surrounding the character Alun, stimulating curiosity and engagement with the narrative.

The worksheet offers a variety of reading and writing activities, including the continuation of a timeline to track the unfolding events and exercises in prediction and character analysis to deepen understanding of Alun's development. Students also engage with reading comprehension tasks, grammar and punctuation exercises focusing on semi-colons, colons, dashes, expanded noun phrases, and informal language. The 'Words to Workshop' section introduces an array of vocabulary to enrich students' language skills. Writing opportunities present creative exercises such as composing diaries from the perspectives of Mum or Eirlys, crafting poetry inspired by snowy landscapes, and penning a letter from Eirlys to her parents. Additionally, students can explore the legend of The Black Horse and Princess Branwen. Cross-curricular links extend learning beyond English, incorporating science, computing, geography, dance, music, and PSHE, fostering a holistic educational experience.