Are We There Yet?: Independent Reading Red 2
Engage literacy Series
What’s inside...
In 'Are We There Yet?', young readers join a family on a car journey, exploring all the familiar experiences of asking 'Are we there yet?' and playing games to pass the time. The book is designed to support newly independent readers with engaging content and illustrations that support the text. Matt is impatient to find out where he is going but Mum and Dad want it to be a surprise, making the car journey feel like forever to Matt. READING CHAMPION offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for the 4-5 year old beginner reader or those reading book band red.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt during their journey?
How would you have solved the problems they encountered on the way?
Can you think of a time when you were traveling and something unexpected happened? How did you react?
What do you believe is the message of this story?
If you could add another adventure to the book, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the characters' emotions, making the story more relatable and engaging for your child.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask predictive questions, encouraging your child to think ahead and develop problem-solving skills.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing similar situations they have encountered and how they felt.
After reading, suggest drawing a scene from the book together, focusing on discussing why they picked that specific moment.
Encourage your child to ask questions about the story and characters, fostering curiosity and deeper understanding of the narrative.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The story portrays characters on a long journey, continually asking if they have arrived at their destination, demonstrating the need for patience during prolonged activities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by managing their expectations and maintaining composure during things like road trips, waiting in lines, or anticipating events.
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of time
Explanation: As the characters in the book ask 'Are we there yet?', it introduces young readers to the concept of time and duration, which are abstract but important concepts.
Real-World Application: This can help children grasp waiting times and durations, enhancing their ability to plan and anticipate future events in their daily routines.
Example Lesson: Enjoying the journey
Explanation: The book highlights the different sights and encounters along the trip, teaching children to find joy and interest in the process, not just the destination.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate the moment and find value in experiences during activities like family outings or even while doing a challenging task at school or home.
Example Lesson: Asking questions
Explanation: The repetitive structure of the characters asking questions models an inquisitive mindset, encouraging young readers to seek information actively.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to be curious and ask questions in real-world scenarios, enhancing their learning and understanding in various settings.