DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Rebel Heroes
#3 of 102 in DK Readers Series
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DK Readers L3: Star Wars™: Rebel Heroes combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the record-breaking Star Wars movies, helping kids learn how to read-and learn to love reading. Young readers will learn about the most daring rebels and members of the Resistance in the Star Wars galaxy, including Poe Dameron, Princess Leia, Rey, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Ezra Bridger, and more! Perfect for 7–9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.
Character compass
Luke Skywalker
Leia Organa
Han Solo
Chewbacca
Discussion points
What qualities make someone a hero in the Star Wars universe? How can we apply these qualities in our everyday lives?
Why do you think teamwork is important in achieving goals like the Rebel Heroes do?
If you were part of the Rebel team, what role would you choose and why?
How do the different characters contribute to the success of the Rebel mission?
What lessons can we learn from the challenges faced by the Rebel Heroes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about how the themes of bravery and collaboration are shown in the book, and relate them to personal experiences or current events.
Ask your child to describe their favorite character and discuss the character's traits that make them admirable or relatable.
Empower your child to express their thoughts on how they would handle difficult situations faced by the characters in the book.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of standing up for what one believes in and working together towards a common goal.
Celebrate your child's responses and insights to reinforce their engagement and analytical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: The characters in 'DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Rebel Heroes' demonstrate courage as they fight for justice against oppressive forces.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by standing up for what is right and supporting others, even when it might be difficult.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The Rebel heroes must work together, pooling their diverse skills and resources, to overcome challenges.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value working cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in school projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: The importance of resilience
Explanation: Despite setbacks, the characters persist in their goals, showcasing resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of persistence in the face of challenges, whether completing a difficult homework assignment or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Advocating for justice
Explanation: The story highlights the fight against injustice, promoting the idea that one should always stand up against wrong.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be conscious of fairness and equality, and to speak out against discrimination and bullying.