Tombful of Trouble - Session 1 - Character Analysis Lord Carnarvon

In the first session of "Tombful of Trouble," students engage in a character analysis activity focused on Lord Carnarvon. This reading activity encourages children to delve into the text to extract words and phrases that provide insight into Lord Carnarvon's physical appearance. By paying close attention to the descriptive language used, students can create a vivid mental image of the character, which is an essential skill for enhancing comprehension and engagement with the story.

Additionally, the session prompts students to explore the text for clues about Lord Carnarvon's speech and behaviour. This part of the activity aims to give students a deeper understanding of the character's personality and mannerisms. It also helps them to infer character traits and motivations based on how he interacts with others and his environment. To consolidate their understanding, students are tasked with using the descriptions they have gathered to draw a picture of Lord Carnarvon, thereby bringing the textual information to life through visual representation.