DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Battle for Naboo: Can the Jedi Save Naboo? (DK Readers Level 3)
Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Legends: Comics Series
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What’s inside...
The DK Star Wars Readers series is designed to encourage young children to develop their reading skills and foster a love for reading through the familiar and engaging Star Wars universe. The series features books that detail stories from the Star Wars saga, including the Battle for Naboo where Queen Amidala and her people, along with the Gungans, fight to reclaim their home planet. The books cover key characters, weapons, and vehicles, helping children learn more about the Star Wars world in a fun and engaging way. Can the Jedi help to save Naboo and prevent war in the galaxy?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Queen Amidala
Jar Jar Binks
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
Discussion points
What do you think makes a Jedi brave? Can you think of a time when you had to be brave?
How do the characters in the story work together to save Naboo? Why is teamwork important?
What lessons did you learn from the Jedi’s actions? How can you apply these lessons in your daily life?
How do you think the story would change if there was no conflict? Why is conflict important in stories?
If you could have any power of a Jedi, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating them to their own experiences. Ask open-ended questions to foster critical thinking and personal connection to the themes of bravery, teamwork, and moral decisions. Let them imagine beyond the story, thinking about how they would act in similar situations. Validate their feelings and opinions to build confidence in their thoughts and expressions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: The characters in 'Battle for Naboo' demonstrate bravery as they confront challenges and fight to protect their planet.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of facing their fears and standing up for what they believe is right, whether it's at school, at home, or in their community.
Example Lesson: The power of teamwork
Explanation: The Jedi and their allies collaborate to combat the invasion of Naboo, showcasing how working together can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This lesson emphasizes the value of cooperation and collaboration in group projects or team sports, reinforcing that collective efforts often achieve more than solo endeavors.
Example Lesson: The impact of decisions
Explanation: Key decisions made by characters influence the outcome of the battle, teaching readers about the consequences of choices.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding by thinking through their decisions and considering how their actions affect themselves and others around them.
Example Lesson: Persistence in overcoming obstacles
Explanation: Despite numerous setbacks, the characters persevere in their mission, inspiring readers to stay determined.
Real-World Application: This can help children learn to keep trying in their academic studies or personal pursuits, even when they face difficulties or initial failures.
Example Lesson: The importance of justice
Explanation: The fight against the invasion of Naboo is also a fight for justice, as the characters strive to restore peace and order.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to stand up against unfairness and seek justice in their interactions and activities, learning to speak out against wrongs and support fairness.