Children's Classics to Read Aloud (Classic Collections)
Classic Collections Series
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What’s inside...
This collection includes 20 excerpts from the classics of children's literature, specially chosen for reading aloud and sharing with the family. Classics include 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', 'Moonfleet', and 'Charlotte's Web'. Extracts from 20 exciting, dramatic, adventurous, suspenseful, or humorous books have been collected to provide children with a wonderful collection of read-aloud stories. Skills for reading aloud and approximate reading times are also included.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
256 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you like best about the story we read today?
How did the main character feel during the story, and have you ever felt the same way?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story?
Can you think of someone who would like to be friends with the main character? Why?
What do you think will happen next if the story continued?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use different voices for different characters to make the reading more lively and engaging.
Ask your child to predict the outcome before the end of the story to engage their critical thinking.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book. This helps in understanding and retaining the story better.
Relate personal family stories or events to situations in the book to make the content more relatable and memorable.
Pause after exciting moments in the story to discuss your child’s thoughts and feelings. This can deepen their emotional understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: Various stories in this collection, such as 'Pinocchio', emphasize the consequences of lying and the benefits of telling the truth.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value honesty in their daily interactions and understand that honesty builds trust in relationships.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Stories like 'The Little Engine That Could' illustrate the rewards of persistence and hard work by showing how the little engine succeeds by never giving up.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it's learning a new skill or completing a challenging task at school.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Tales such as 'The Velveteen Rabbit' show characters who treat others with kindness and empathy, experiencing deep and meaningful relationships as a result.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be considerate and supportive of the feelings and experiences of others, fostering healthy social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack faces his fears by climbing the beanstalk and challenging the giant, teaching bravery and courage.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to face their own fears and learn that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: Throughout the collection, fantastical settings and characters spark imagination, highlighting how creativity can lead to discovery and innovation.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in play and learning, helping them to think outside the box and develop creative problem-solving skills.