Unit 1: The mystery of The Midnight Map
An illustrated mystery with reading-comprehension challenges, vocabulary development, listening practice and a guided writing assignment.
Welcome to Unit 1.
In The Mystery of the Midnight Map, learners follow clues, study important details and solve a mystery through careful reading. After every three chapters, they complete a focused challenge involving reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening or writing.
Challenge 1: The First Clues
Complete this challenge after reading Chapters 1–3. Show what you understood, explore important vocabulary and use the clues to make your first prediction.
You will practise: reading comprehension, vocabulary and prediction.
Challenge 2: The Two Field Reports
Complete this challenge after reading Chapters 4–6. Listen carefully, compare the two field reports and use evidence from the story to identify the real trail.
You will practise: listening comprehension, checking evidence and vocabulary.
Challenge 3: The Final Lock
Complete this challenge after reading Chapters 7–9. Solve the final riddle, explain the importance of teamwork and uncover the meaning of the treasure.
You will practise: interpretation, evidence-based answers, vocabulary and extended writing.
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