Fuzzbuzz: Level 2 Storybooks: the Contest
Festival readers Series
What’s inside...
A popular reading scheme for pupils in primary schools or special schools who have severe learning difficulties. The fuzzbuzz storybooks were previously only available in packs of 6 (8 in the case of Level 3), each pack containing one of each title. The titles are now being made available individually for the first time.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Fuzzbuzz to enter the contest? How would you feel if you were in his shoes?
Can you describe how the characters in the story interacted during the contest? What can we learn from their behavior?
How did the story end? What do you think is the main message of the story?
If you could change one part of the story, what would it be and why?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, highlighting both the positive aspects and any struggles the characters faced.
Use the questions to explore not just the narrative, but also the moral implications and lessons learned from the characters' actions and decisions.
Discuss similarities between events in the book and experiences in your child’s life, making the discussion relevant and engaging.
Praise your child’s responses and expand on them, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the story's themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Contest', characters work together to achieve a common goal, demonstrating the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve shared objectives, a skill applicable in school projects and group activities.
Example Lesson: Healthy Competition
Explanation: The contest in the story shows competition in a positive light, teaching children how to engage in healthy competitive behaviors.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this to their own lives by understanding how to compete fairly and learn from both their victories and losses.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges but persist until they reach their goal, illustrating the value of determination and tenacity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it be in their academic pursuits or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Humility and Grace
Explanation: Winners in the story exhibit humility, conveying the importance of being gracious in victory.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to remain humble and gracious whether they win or lose, a valuable trait in maintaining friendships and respect among peers.