Hot dog: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 3 Set 2)
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
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What’s inside...
A delightful tale of a young squirrel's adventure as it learns to find food and navigate the challenges of the wild. The story combines humor and life lessons in a captivating narrative suitable for young readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the hot dog might do next in the story?
How do you feel when the characters in the book face a challenge?
What was your favorite part of the book, and why?
If you were friends with any character from this book, who would it be and what would you do together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book. As they share, listen actively, showing interest and validation. Ask them to draw a scene from the book or act out their favorite part to deepen their connection with the story. Relate the book's themes or characters' experiences to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter, enhancing their empathy and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building reading confidence
Explanation: Through simple text and repetitive syllable structures, 'Hot dog' helps children grasp basic phonics, enhancing their reading confidence.
Real-World Application: Children can transfer this confidence to more complex texts as they progress in their reading journey, leading to enhanced academic performance.
Example Lesson: Understanding sequences
Explanation: 'Hot dog' presents events in a logical order, highlighting the importance of sequences which aids comprehension.
Real-World Application: This understanding helps children follow instructions and organize tasks more effectively in school settings or daily routines.
Example Lesson: Value of patience
Explanation: The narrative in 'Hot dog' often involves waiting for outcomes, teaching children the virtue of patience.
Real-World Application: This virtue can be applied in real life where children learn to wait their turn or to understand that some rewards take time to achieve.