Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 4b - On the Train
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What’s inside...
Join Peter and Jane on an adventurous train ride through various landscapes, exploring new places and facing exciting challenges. This Level 4 book from the Key Words with Peter and Jane series is designed for children who are just starting to read. It features bold illustrations and over 300 high-frequency Key Words to help children practice reading 'on sight'. The book is part of a series that includes 36 classic stories across 12 levels, with comprehension questions and downloadable writing activities to support independent reading and steady progression in reading ability and confidence.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Peter
Jane
Mummy
Discussion points
What do you think Peter and Jane saw from the train and how did it make them feel?
Can you describe the different people and animals Peter and Jane might meet on their train journey?
Why do you think traveling by train is exciting?
What would you like to see out of the train window if you were on a journey?
How do you think the story would change if it took place on a boat instead of a train?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own train journey and describe the sights and sounds they might experience.
Ask your child to draw a picture of a scene from the book, this can help deepen their connection to the story.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at different points in the book, helping your child understand and empathize with the characters' experiences.
After reading, plan a pretend train journey at home with your child as the conductor, using chairs as train seats and creating tickets, to make the reading experience interactive and fun.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: The book utilizes repetitive and thematic vocabulary centered around a train journey, which aids in consolidating new words for children.
Real-World Application: Children can apply new vocabulary words to describe their own experiences with travel or while discussing different modes of transportation.
Example Lesson: Understanding Sequences
Explanation: As the story progresses through the stages of a train journey, children learn to understand and anticipate the sequence of events, which is a critical reading comprehension skill.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children follow directions more effectively in everyday routines or in educational settings.
Example Lesson: Social Skills Development
Explanation: Interactions between the characters, Peter and Jane, provide examples of polite conversation and cooperative behavior.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror these behaviors in their interactions with peers and adults, enhancing their social development and interpersonal skills.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning about the World
Explanation: The book includes various scenes and elements about train travel which can spark curiosity about different transport systems and their functions.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can encourage children to ask questions and learn more about how different things work in their environment, fostering a learning mindset.