Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown B Flash the Dog Di
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What’s inside...
When Jack says 'Flash' the dog from his comic comes to life. Unfortunately he says it by accident during the school play with disastrous consequences. However, Flash saves the day when Jack's classmate, Sara, falls into a pond. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band: Brown B Phonics phase: N/A.
Why read this book
- Engaging storyline fosters imagination and curiosity.
- Relatable characters enhance connection and understanding.
- Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fun, educational content boosts literacy development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Flash the dog show courage in the story? Can you think of a time when you were brave like Flash?
What do you think the main message of the story was? Why do you think that message is important?
If you were a character in the book, who would you want to be and why?
How did the characters' actions affect the outcome of the story? What might have happened if they made different choices?
Which part of the adventure was your favorite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions felt during different scenes in the book, fostering empathetic understanding.
Draw comparisons between the bravery of Flash the dog and real-life situations to help your child relate the story to the world around them.
Discuss the importance of the book’s themes, such as courage and friendship, and how they apply in your child's daily interactions.
Ask your child about what they would do if faced with similar challenges as the characters, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the story, the character Flash the dog demonstrates responsibility by taking care of tasks and helping others in need.
Real-World Application: Children can emulate Flash by taking on small chores at home or helping classmates in school, fostering a sense of duty and reliability.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Flash shows empathy by understanding and reacting to the emotions of others, providing support when needed.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be attentive to the feelings of friends and family, helping them build stronger, more supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Flash encounters various challenges through the story and finds creative solutions to overcome them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills to academic tasks or social scenarios, enhancing their critical thinking and adaptability.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Flash collaborates with other characters to achieve common goals, demonstrating the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in group projects at school or in team sports, teaching children the value of cooperation and collective effort.