The Wreck of the Zanzibar - Session 3 - Worksheet

The third session of "The Wreck of the Zanzibar" study focuses on a range of interactive and analytical activities. The session, which covers diary entries from various dates, starts with discussion questions aimed at understanding Laura's feelings and perspective. Students are invited to ponder why Laura has taken a break from her diary entries, her description of the island as a prison, and her views on hope and disappointment. These thought-provoking questions encourage students to delve into the character's mindset and the underlying themes of the narrative.

Building on the reading and comprehension of the text, the worksheet guides students through a series of reading activities including the continuation of a timeline of events and a character analysis of Laura, which requires separate resources. Students are also asked to make predictions about the impact of an impending storm on the family, and to work on reading comprehension exercises. In the grammar and punctuation section, they focus on rhetorical questions, conjunctions, modal verbs, and the use of dashes. A 'Words to Workshop' list provides vocabulary enrichment, featuring words such as 'scarcely' and 'howling'. Writing opportunities are abundant, ranging from persuasive letters and diary entries to poetry and narrative writing, encouraging creativity and a deeper understanding of the characters' experiences. Additionally, the worksheet outlines cross-curricular links to subjects like Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, PE, and PSHE, with activities that can be extended throughout the study of the topic.