It's Snowing: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fiction
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What’s inside...
In 'It's Snowing: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fiction,' Sarah Snashall explores the fascinating world of snow through a scientific lens, explaining its effects on the environment and engaging young readers with captivating illustrations. This book, part of the Reading Champion series developed with UCL Institute of Education, aims to foster independent reading skills in children by providing easy-to-understand text, simple sentence structures, and complementary artwork. It encourages curiosity about weather phenomena and nurtures a love for reading through carefully graded content tailored to match children's reading abilities.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would feel like to experience snow for the first time?
Why is snow important for our environment?
How do animals adapt to snowy conditions?
Can you describe how snowflakes are formed? Why do you think each snowflake has a unique design?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, you might ask your child what they already know about snow, building a base to add new learnings to.
While reading, encourage your child to visualize the snowy scenes, asking them to describe out loud what they imagine.
Link the story to personal experiences with snow if possible, making connections that enhance understanding and retention.
Post-reading, consider doing simple experiments related to the book’s content such as examining snow or ice up close to observe crystalline structures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Seasons
Explanation: The book explores the concept of snow and the winter season, detailing characteristics and activities associated with it.
Real-World Application: Children can recognize and appreciate the changing seasons and weather patterns, enhancing their observational skills.
Example Lesson: Independence in Learning
Explanation: The book is targeted towards independent readers, encouraging children to explore reading on their own.
Real-World Application: Fosters self-confidence and autonomy in children as they tackle new books and topics without immediate adult guidance.
Example Lesson: Scientific Inquiry
Explanation: It delves into the science behind why it snows, sparking curiosity about natural phenomena.
Real-World Application: Children can develop a keen interest in science, leading to explorative questions and experiments about the world around them.