Doctor Who 10s book
#6 in Doctor Who Series
What’s inside...
Part of the six books for six decades collection, this book features a poem that explores the tragedy and beauty of the Weeping Angels, an ancient and powerful race. With the ability to send their victims backwards in time and appearing as stone when seen, they wander the universe, observing the flow of time and space yet cursed to never see each other. Through an epic poem, the Weeping Angels narrate their long-standing battle with their nemesis, the Doctor, as they share their tragic story with the world, much like a Greek Chorus.
Discussion points
What did you think about Doctor Who's journey in the story? How did it make you feel?
Which character in the book did you find most interesting, and why?
If you could have a time-travel adventure like Doctor Who, where would you go and what would you do?
What is one lesson that Doctor Who learned that you think is important?
How do you think working together helped Doctor Who and his friends solve problems?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Doctor Who’s adventures, asking them how they would react in similar situations.
Discuss the moral and ethical choices characters make in the book, relating them to everyday life decisions to help your child understand complex themes.
Use creative prompts, such as drawing a scene from the book or writing a short story about a new adventure for Doctor Who, to deepen their engagement and comprehension.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next after the end of the book, or what they would change about the story, to develop their critical thinking and storytelling skills.
Highlight the importance of friendship, teamwork, and empathy as demonstrated in the book, discussing how these values apply in their own lives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Throughout the book, the Doctor consistently chooses compassion and kindness when interacting with creatures and humans alike, demonstrating the power of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being considerate and caring in their interactions with friends and family, fostering a supportive and understanding environment.
Example Lesson: Valuing diversity and teamwork
Explanation: The various characters in 'Doctor Who 10s book' come from different backgrounds and have unique skills, which they combine to solve problems, highlighting the strength found in diversity.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child’s daily life by encouraging them to collaborate with peers who have different perspectives and abilities, enhancing mutual respect and collective success.
Example Lesson: Courage to face the unknown
Explanation: The Doctor often encounters unknown entities and situations yet faces them bravely, teaching the value of facing fears with courage.
Real-World Application: Children can embrace this message by approaching new or challenging situations at school or in social settings with bravery, learning to manage fears and grow from these experiences.
Example Lesson: The power of curiosity and learning
Explanation: The Doctor's quest for knowledge and truth about the universe shows the importance of lifelong learning and never losing one’s sense of wonder.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to remain curious about the world around them, ask questions, and actively seek out knowledge, which helps in their cognitive development and critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for one’s actions
Explanation: The Doctor often deals with the consequences of his decisions throughout the book, demonstrating that actions have impacts and one must take responsibility for them.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to think about the consequences before acting and to take responsibility for their actions, promoting accountability and ethical behavior.