Football Stories
Orchard super crunchies Series
What’s inside...
This book contains 7 stories about the Redville Rockets, a football team from Redville School competing for the Junior Inter-Schools Cup. Each story highlights a different team member dealing with unique challenges, such as Roly Bentall the goalkeeper struggling to keep his legs together, Katie Sparks who loses her lucky sock, and defenders who refuse to communicate, as the team progresses through each round towards the final.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did reading about the different stories in 'Football Stories' make you feel?
Which story or character did you find the most inspiring and why?
If you could meet any character from the book, who would it be and what would you ask them?
What lessons did the characters learn about teamwork and perseverance?
Can you think of a time when you had to work as part of a team like the characters in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin by sharing your own favorite football story or player to spark your child's interest.
Encourage your child to describe their favorite parts of the book, fostering a deeper connection with the narratives.
Discuss the real-life applications of teamwork and perseverance demonstrated in the book to enhance the learning experience.
Ask your child to draw or write about their favorite story from the book, which aids in comprehension and recall.
Connect the stories from the book to an upcoming or recent football game, making the reading experience timely and relevant.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Football Stories', the characters often have to work together to win matches and overcome challenges, illustrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn to collaborate with others, which is essential in school projects and other group tasks.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Determination
Explanation: The protagonists face defeats and setbacks, yet they show persistence. This resilience demonstrates to young readers that not giving up despite difficulties is crucial.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist in their goals, whether they are academic challenges or personal obstacles.
Example Lesson: Fair Play
Explanation: Characters in the stories are rewarded for playing by the rules and showing sportsmanship, which highlights the value of integrity in sports.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to apply the principles of honesty and fairness in their interactions, both in sports and in life.
Example Lesson: Respect for Others
Explanation: Respect for teammates, opponents, and referees is a recurring theme, showing children the importance of respecting everyone, regardless of their role.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of respecting peers and authority figures in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Practice
Explanation: The stories emphasize how regular practice leads to improvement and success in football, reinforcing the notion that dedication leads to skill enhancement.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to consistently practice and improve not just in sports, but also in academic and artistic pursuits.