Tombful of Trouble - Session 1 - Reading Comprehension

In "Tombful of Trouble," a reading comprehension session for KS2 students, the narrative revolves around three children accompanying Mrs Dupont on an intriguing adventure. The session involves answering various questions to test comprehension, such as identifying the names of these children, defining what a pharaoh is, and understanding why an excavation has been halted. The session further explores the dynamics between the characters, including how Auguste convinces Lord Carnarvon to allow the children to investigate thefts at the site, the significance of the term 'the pecking order', and the identity of the jewellery expert involved in the story.

The children's mission is to delve into the mysterious thefts, which requires them to navigate through complex relationships and motives. For instance, one question prompts students to contemplate why Mr Kelly might have a reason to disrupt Lord Carter's work. As an exercise in summarisation, students are tasked with condensing the essence of session one into no more than 50 words, challenging them to distil the key events and themes of the session succinctly. This activity not only checks their understanding of the text but also hones their skills in concise writing.