Tom's Midnight Garden - Chapter 11 & 12 - Worksheet

In chapters 11 and 12 of 'Tom's Midnight Garden', students are encouraged to delve deeper into the narrative through a series of thought-provoking discussion questions. These questions aim to explore the underlying meanings behind Abel's warning to Hatty about 'trouble', Hatty's hesitation to enter the river, and Tom's feelings of powerlessness when he witnesses Hatty's aunt's cruelty. Additionally, students are asked to consider how Tom's perception of Hatty shifts after he meets a younger version of her. These questions not only engage students in critical thinking but also enhance their reading comprehension skills.

The worksheet extends learning with a variety of reading and writing activities. Students continue to plot the timeline of key events, analyse characters such as Abel, and compare Hatty's behaviour in different situations. They also practice drama by re-enacting scenes, and their grammar skills are honed through exercises on direct speech, sentence starters, expanded noun phrases, and the use of colons, semi-colons, and varied sentence structures. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words for students to master. Writing opportunities include creating questions Tom might ask Hatty, penning letters from Tom to Abel and Hatty's aunt, and composing a diary entry from Abel’s perspective. These exercises not only bolster writing skills but also encourage empathy and understanding of the characters' perspectives.