Lana's World: Let's Go Fishing! (Green Light Readers Level 2)
#3 in Lana's world Series
What’s inside...
When little Lana pleads 'Let's go fishing!' to her family, everyone declines as they are busy with other activities. Undeterred, Lana uses her imagination to create her own adventure and ends up reeling in her whole family to join her. Welcome to Lana's World!
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Discussion points
What do you think Lana learned from her fishing adventure?
How did Lana and her family work together in the story?
What would you do if you were in Lana's place on the fishing trip?
Why is it important to try new activities, like Lana did with fishing?
How did Lana feel at the beginning versus the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Active listening is key. Pay close attention to your child’s responses and explore their ideas further with follow-up questions.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they have ever tried something new like Lana and how they felt about it.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios by asking questions like 'What else could Lana have done on her fishing trip?'
Highlight the importance of family and teamwork in the story, and ask your child about times when their family worked together to achieve something.
Focus on the emotions expressed in the book, asking your child to describe what Lana might have been feeling at different points in the story and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Lana's World: Let's Go Fishing!', Lana works together with her family to catch fish, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by cooperating with classmates on group projects or playing team sports.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: Lana uses imaginative strategies to try and catch fish, showcasing creative problem solving.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions in their everyday challenges.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Even when Lana doesn’t catch fish right away, she persists, teaching children the value of perseverance despite setbacks.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to keep trying in their tasks, such as learning a new skill or building a project, even when it gets tough.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The story takes place in an outdoor setting where Lana and her family interact with the environment, showing respect for nature.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to appreciate and care for their environmental surroundings during outdoor activities.
Example Lesson: Family Bonding
Explanation: The entire fishing experience in the book is a shared family activity, emphasizing the importance of family time.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to spend quality time with their family, whether through shared hobbies or outings.