Ladybird Readers Level 2 - We Can Help! (ELT Graded Reader)
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Ladybird Readers Level 2 - We Can Help! is designed to captivate young readers with engaging stories that support language development and learning. Through vivid illustrations and simple, structured language, this book is optimally crafted for children who are beginning to read independently. It emphasizes the value of helping others, fostering empathy, and building community awareness in young minds. This book not only promotes literacy but also encourages social and emotional growth, making it a valuable addition to any child's reading journey. People like firefighters, the police, and the coast guard can help us when we have a problem, or there is a crime or an accident. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. We Can Help!, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways the characters in the story helped each other? Can you think of a time you helped someone?
How did the characters feel when they worked together? Why is teamwork important?
What can we do to help our friends and family every day?
Which character did you like most and why? How can you be like them?
What did you learn from this story about helping others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin by reading the story with your child and showing interest in the illustrations to build a connection to the themes. Ask open-ended questions that relate the story to your child's personal experiences, fostering empathy and understanding. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, validating their opinions. Discuss and brainstorm ways your child can help others in their everyday life, connecting the story to real-world actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of helping others
Explanation: The story showcases various characters who help each other in different situations, emphasizing the value of cooperation and assistance.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by assisting their peers in school projects or helping family members with household chores, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book collaborate to solve problems, highlighting that teamwork can achieve goals that might be difficult individually.
Real-World Application: Kids can engage in team activities like sports or group projects, learning to value each member's contribution and experiencing the success of working together.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Through the interactions between characters, the book encourages understanding and sharing the feelings of others, teaching empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can practice empathy by recognizing emotions in their friends and responding with kindness and understanding, which is crucial for building strong relationships.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The narrative involves characters taking responsibility for various tasks, which teaches children about the importance of fulfilling duties and being dependable.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied at home or in school where children take charge of their assignments or chores, learning accountability and the satisfaction of task completion.