Hansel and Gretel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Read It Yourself Series
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In 'Hansel and Gretel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader' by Ladybird, young readers are given the opportunity to explore the classic fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel in a way that is designed to foster both literacy skills and personal growth. As Hansel and Gretel navigate their way through the woods and encounter a witch with a house made of sweets, they learn valuable lessons about bravery, cleverness, and sticking together in the face of adversity. This book is tailored for confident readers aged 6+ who can read simple stories with help, providing comprehension puzzles and reading tips to further enhance their reading experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Hansel and Gretel were feeling when they were lost in the forest?
Why is it important to be cautious and think carefully about decisions, like Hansel and Gretel accepting treats from the witch?
How did Hansel and Gretel work together to find their way home and escape the witch? Can you think of a time when teamwork helped you?
What would you have done differently if you were in Hansel and Gretel’s place?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in today's world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask how they would feel or react in similar situations.
Discuss the moral of the story and how the children’s cleverness and bravery led them to safety, emphasizing the importance of these traits.
Ask open-ended questions that prompt your child to think critically about the characters' decisions and the consequences of those decisions.
Relate the story to real-life situations to help your child make connections between the story themes and the world around them.
Celebrate the child’s responses and build on their ideas, showing that their thoughts and opinions are valued.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of caution and critical thinking
Explanation: Hansel and Gretel encounter various challenges that require them to think critically and exercise caution, particularly when they come across the candy-covered cottage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being mindful of stranger danger, and the importance of thinking through situations rather than accepting things at face value.
Example Lesson: Resourcefulness and problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout their journey, Hansel and Gretel must use their wits and resources available to them to solve problems, such as using breadcrumbs to mark their path home.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think creatively to solve problems and make use of the resources they have in their own lives.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: The siblings need to work together to overcome the witch and find their way back home, demonstrating the power of teamwork and mutual support.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, be it in school projects or family chores.
Example Lesson: Consequences of deceit
Explanation: The story highlights the negative outcomes from the witch’s deceitful behavior, serving as a moral lesson about the consequences of such actions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to value honesty and consider the ramifications of deceitful behavior on themselves and others.