Worksheet: Family Bonds - Follower
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the theme of family bonds in a science fiction context through 'Follower', featuring creative writing tasks designed to analyse techniques and develop imaginative responses.
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Worksheet: Family Bonds - Follower
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In this science fiction narrative, 'Follower', a young protagonist navigates a dystopian future where familial connections are strained by technological control. The story introduces a mysterious figure, known only as 'the Follower', who claims to be a guardian of family bonds amidst chaos. The scene describes a tense moment in a deserted cityscape, where the protagonist encounters a strange device emitting faint signals, symbolising the fragile nature of human connection in a technologically dominated world. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, trust, and the complex nature of kinship in a setting where human relationships are mediated by machines. The phrase 'silent watchers' underscores the pervasive surveillance that erodes genuine intimacy, prompting the protagonist to question whether true family bonds can survive in such an environment.
1.
Summarise the main setting and conflict introduced in this scene.
[2 marks]2.
Identify a phrase in the passage that suggests surveillance. How does this phrase contribute to the overall mood?
[2 marks]3.
What is the significance of the character known as 'the Follower' in relation to the theme of family bonds?
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the setting described influences the characters' perception of trust.
5.
Identify and analyse the use of a literary technique used to depict the technological environment.
[3 marks]6.
Describe the protagonist's emotional response to the device and the setting.
[2 marks]7.
What questions does this scene raise about the role of technology in family relationships?
8.
Creative Writing Task: Write a short scene in which the protagonist confronts 'the Follower'. Use the following checklist:
- Include dialogue between the protagonist and the Follower.
- Describe the setting vividly.
- Explore the theme of familial trust.
- Use at least two literary techniques you have learned.
- Keep the scene within 250 words.
9.
Identify a metaphor used in the scene summary and explain its effect.
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- 12/31/2025
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