The Snow Spider - Session 7 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 7 of "The Snow Spider" Reading Comprehension, students delve into the motivations and consequences of the protagonist Gwyn's actions as he interacts with the elements and his family. They explore why Gwyn chooses to offer a broken horse to the wind, revealing his inner conflicts and the unresolved issues he holds against his mother. The session's questions guide students to consider the dramatic transformation that occurs when Gwyn releases the horse into the wind, and they analyse the use of a simile describing the track as a river to understand its descriptive impact.

The comprehension session also prompts students to consider what Alun witnesses during the storm and the aftermath at Nain's cottage, where they examine Nain's reasons for being cross with Gwyn. Furthermore, students reflect on Gwyn's feelings about the storm's effects on his family, Nain, and the Lloyds. To consolidate their understanding of the session, students are tasked with summarising the key events in no more than 50 words, challenging them to distil the essence of the narrative and its emotional undertones. This exercise in brevity encourages a deep engagement with the text and a focus on its most significant aspects.