Ladybird Readers Level 5 - Ferrari - Famous Races
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Dive into the exhilarating world of Ferrari with 'Ladybird Readers Level 5 - Ferrari - Famous Races'. This captivating book, tailored for children advancing in their reading skills, explores the most iconic races in Ferrari's history. It not only feeds curiosity about racing but also sharpens literacy. Engaging narratives and dynamic visuals breathe life into legendary races, cultivating a passion for learning and a love for reading. Ideal for parents looking to boost reading confidence and knowledge in their children, the book is a part of Ladybird Readers, a graded reading series that combines beautiful illustrations and structured language progression for young learners of English. The series adheres to the CEFR framework, helping prepare children for the Cambridge Young Learners exams. 'Scuderia Famous Races', a Level 5 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams with more complex sentence structures and a broader vocabulary.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the drivers feel before a big race?
What do you think makes a race famous?
Can you explain why teamwork might be important in racing?
What would you do if you were part of a racing team?
How do you think cars have changed over the years to become faster?
Tip: Role play these questions
Explore each race discussed in the book together with your child, and encourage them to express what they found most exciting or surprising about each one.
Discuss the concept of competition and how it applies not only in racing but in other aspects of life, and how healthy competition can be beneficial.
Ask your child to draw their ideal race car or create a map of a race track, using details from the book to fuel their creativity.
Connect the themes of the book to real-life events by watching clips of famous races, then comparing and contrasting them with the book's content.
Encourage your child to think about the science and engineering behind fast cars, perhaps leading to a small research project or experiential learning opportunity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance leads to success
Explanation: The story outlines various famous races where Ferrari drivers had to maintain focus and determination despite challenges.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persistent effort in school projects or sports, understanding that success often comes after continuous effort and resilience.
Example Lesson: Teamwork is crucial for achieving goals
Explanation: The book highlights how Ferrari's success in races is not only due to the driver's skills but also the support team behind them.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by working cooperatively on group projects at school or in team sports, appreciating how every member's contribution is vital.
Example Lesson: Learning from failure
Explanation: Ferrari's journey in the story includes moments of setback which are treated as learning opportunities.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that setbacks are a natural part of any process and that they can be valuable learning experiences rather than just failures.