Tom's Midnight Garden - Chapter 13 & 14 - Worksheet

In chapters 13 and 14 of "Tom's Midnight Garden," students delve into the mysterious question of whether Tom or Hatty, or possibly both, are ghosts. This is explored through discussion questions that encourage students to consider the characters' emotions and motivations. The chapters prompt a debate on the nature of ghostly existence and why Tom and Hatty react so strongly to the suggestion of being a ghost. Students are also asked to ponder what information Tom seeks at the beginning of chapter 14 and to evaluate his satisfaction with the findings of his research by the chapter's end.

The worksheet extends learning with a variety of reading activities including plotting key events on a timeline, dramatizing the argument between Tom and Hatty, and comparing the story to other children's literature featuring ghosts. In terms of grammar and punctuation, students are guided to identify and use direct speech, sentence starters, relative clauses, apostrophes, and ellipsis. The 'Words to Workshop' section lists vocabulary for students to explore, enhancing their understanding and use of these words in context. Writing opportunities provided include crafting an imagined narrative from Mrs Bartholomew's perspective about Hatty and letters between Tom and Hatty explaining their views on ghosts. Additionally, cross-curricular links are made with subjects such as Science, Art, DT, Textiles, Geography, History, Maths, Computing, and PSHE, offering a comprehensive approach to learning that integrates the themes of the story with broader educational objectives.