Breakaway: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Voltron Legendary Defender Series
What’s inside...
Learn all about soccer in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of Game Day—a series that provides fans an insider look at their favorite sports. This book covers the history of soccer and includes trivia facts about the game. It follows Fred, the equipment manager for a women's soccer team, as he prepares for game day, manages gear, and supports the team during the match. The book gives readers a field-side view of the game, explaining passes, plays, goals, as well as key rules and regulations of soccer. A special section offers even more facts about soccer's history and players.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made the player in the story feel confident?
Can you describe a time when you worked really hard to achieve something? How did it feel?
Why do you think teamwork is important in sports and other areas of life?
How can we support our friends or teammates when they are facing challenges?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use specific characters or scenarios from the book to make comparisons to real-life situations your child might encounter, fostering deeper understanding.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, validating their opinions to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Discuss the importance of perseverance and teamwork highlighted in the book to help your child understand these values in a real-world context.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The story revolves around players in a hockey team who learn to cooperate and play together to win games.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning the importance of working together in group activities or school projects, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Persistence and practice
Explanation: The characters in the book face challenges but through continuous practice and not giving up, they improve their skills.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that persistence and regular practice are key to mastering any new skill, be it sports, music, or academics.
Example Lesson: Sportsmanship
Explanation: The players demonstrate good sportsmanship by showing respect to their opponents and accepting outcomes gracefully.
Real-World Application: Children learn to carry this respectful attitude into real-life competitions and interactions, acknowledging that winning isn’t everything and respect is crucial.
Example Lesson: Goal setting
Explanation: The team sets specific goals they want to achieve throughout the season.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to set achievable goals for themselves in various aspects of life and understand the importance of working towards them diligently.