Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme: Series C, No. 9
#9 of 43 in Key words with Peter and Jane Series
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What’s inside...
In this installment of the Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme, Peter and Jane, along with their dog Pat, explore new adventures while reinforcing key vocabulary from earlier books and introducing new words related to outdoor activities and nature. Through simple sentences, repetition, and charming illustrations, young readers build confidence in reading. The Key Words Reading Scheme, scientifically researched and world renowned, uses frequently met words as a starting point for successful and confident reading. Book 9c links reading with writing for words used in previous books and prepares children to progress to book 10a. The series introduces key words gradually, provides practice, and links reading with writing and phonics, reinforcing words across books to build recognition and confidence.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Which character did you relate to the most, and what would you do if you were in their shoes?
How did the story make you feel, and what lesson do you think it was trying to teach?
Can you think of a time when you experienced something similar to what happened in the book?
If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use pauses after reading key moments in the story to ask your child how they think a character is feeling or what they might do next.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book. This can help them express their understanding and perspective of the story visually.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by sharing a similar story from your own life, making the themes more relevant and engaging.
Praise your child for their thoughts and insights as they answer questions, reinforcing their confidence in expressing their viewpoints.
End the discussion by asking your child to summarize the book in their own words, which can help reinforce their understanding and recall of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through engaging narratives, children are encouraged to think critically and solve problems faced by characters.
Real-World Application: Children apply these problem-solving techniques in real life, enhancing their ability to approach challenges with solutions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Characters often work together to overcome obstacles, teaching the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to collaborate with peers in school projects and during play, fostering teamwork skills.
Example Lesson: Importance of reading
Explanation: The book emphasizes the joy and benefits of reading through its accessible vocabulary and engaging stories.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to become avid readers, which improves their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Stories depict characters showing kindness to one another, highlighting the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to act kindly towards others, improving their emotional intelligence and social interactions.