Bug Club Phonics - Phase 5 Unit 13: Dolphins
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In 'Bug Club Phonics - Phase 5 Unit 13: Dolphins,' young readers progress through phase 5 of the phonics learning program, focusing on complex phonemes and graphemes with activities, stories, and illustrations centered around dolphins. The book is designed to be interactive, aiding in decoding skills, pronunciation, and reading fluency while introducing fascinating facts about dolphins. The accompanying Alphablocks pack from the CBBC TV series includes four fiction books for children aged 4-6, all of which are 100% decodable and aligned with phonics phases taught in school. These resources are ideal for home use, providing a strong foundation in phonics with research-based methods, and including helpful notes for parents to support their child's reading journey.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to swim with dolphins?
How do the dolphins in the book communicate with each other?
Why is it important to protect dolphins in the ocean?
What can we do to help dolphins and other sea creatures?
If you could ask a dolphin a question, what would you ask?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, express enthusiasm about the underwater world to spark your child's interest.
Encourage your child to imagine being part of the story, which increases empathy and understanding of the dolphins' environment.
Relate the conservation messages in the book to everyday actions your family can take, like reducing plastic use, to make it more relatable.
Use expressive reading to make the communication methods of dolphins more engaging and understandable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: The book highlights how dolphins communicate effectively using sounds. This is shown through the engaging narrative that focuses on the interactions between dolphins.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand the value of clear communication and apply it in their daily interactions with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In the story, dolphins work together to achieve common goals, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of cooperating in group settings such as school projects and sports.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The dolphins' behavior in the book encourages exploration and learning about their environment.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to be curious and explore the world around them, enhancing their understanding and knowledge.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The story fosters a respect for marine life and the natural world through its depiction of the dolphins' habitat.
Real-World Application: It helps children develop a sense of responsibility towards the environment and encourages proactive conservation efforts.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The dolphins face challenges that they overcome by thinking and working together, showcasing effective problem-solving methods.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach their own challenges with a problem-solving mindset, building resilience and critical thinking skills.