Into The Wind - Contemporary Stories in English
Cambridge IGCSE Series
What’s inside...
Offers complete in-depth preparation for the Cambridge IGCSE® in English as a Second Language examination. The CD contains ten listening passages which reflect the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam formats. They build on specific skills such as listening for attitude, and also demonstrate a range of linguistic strategies which are tested in the IGCSE® English as a Second Language Oral Assessment. Additionally, the content focuses on the often lonely efforts of individuals as they battle against the powerful forces of society, tradition and authority, particularly from the point of view of women.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
3 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do the characters in the stories show courage and determination? Can you think of a time when you were brave like them?
What are some of the challenges the characters face in the book? How do they overcome them and what can we learn from their experiences?
Each story in the book offers a lesson. Which story resonated with you the most and why?
How do the settings in the stories affect the characters' actions and feelings? Can you imagine yourself in any of those places?
If you could change one thing in any of the stories, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story and relate it to their own experiences.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in a story, fostering their imagination and narrative skills.
Discuss the moral of the stories and how they can apply these lessons in their daily life, which promotes ethical thinking.
Create a fun, stress-free environment for the discussion, perhaps by setting aside a regular 'story time' that can help make reading a habit.
Use expressions and voice modulations while discussing to make the conversation lively and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through stories that depict diverse characters facing various challenges, young readers learn to understand and empathize with experiences different from their own.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding in their interactions with peers, helping them to build stronger, more compassionate relationships.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Adversity
Explanation: Characters in the book often encounter difficult situations, yet they find creative and courageous ways to overcome these obstacles, teaching children about resilience.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to persist through their own challenges, whether it’s solving a tough math problem or navigating social conflicts.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Many stories within the book portray the value of friendships and how friends can provide support and joy in one’s life.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value their friendships, understanding how to be a good friend and how to seek support when they need it.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Characters use their creativity to solve problems or entertain others, showing the power of imagination.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their own creativity in play, school projects, and in expressing themselves.
Example Lesson: Respect for Differences
Explanation: The book showcases characters from various backgrounds demonstrating the beauty of a diverse world and the importance of respecting everyone’s unique traits.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to embrace diversity and act respectfully towards all individuals, regardless of their differences.