Tom's Midnight Garden - Chapters 5 and 6 - Reading Comprehension

In the reading comprehension of "Tom's Midnight Garden" for Chapters 5 and 6, students are prompted with a series of questions to delve deeper into the text. The questions explore various aspects of the story, such as the mysterious author of a note addressed to Oberon and why Tom might be reluctant to entangle himself in fairy tales. The comprehension exercise also probes into the reasons behind Tom's sudden halt at the edge of the lawn, his fears, and the frequency of his visits to the enigmatic garden.

The questions encourage students to consider Tom's primary interests within the garden and to identify the characters he encounters there. The repetition of the word 'up' in a particular passage is examined for its literary effect, and the significance of a storm at the conclusion of Chapter 6 is also contemplated. To encapsulate their understanding, students are tasked with summarising the chapters in no more than 50 words, challenging them to distil the essence of the narrative while demonstrating their grasp of the key events and themes.