Oxford Literacy Web
Oxford Literacy Web Series
What’s inside...
These colourful books provide a diverse range of text types to teach essential non-fiction skills in an engaging context. Suitable for shared, guided, or independent reading, they are perfect for use in the Literacy Hour. 'Rainbows' is a report that details the formation of rainbows and offers guidance on how and where to locate them. Reading levels include Shared Reading Stage 3, Guided Reading Stage 7, and Independent Reading Stage 8.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-11
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about the characters in the story and how do they differ from each other?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to any of the characters in the book?
What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our town?
If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that encourage more than yes or no answers to foster deeper understanding and connection.
Relate themes or situations from the book to personal experiences or real-world events to make the discussion more relatable.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or plot twists to enhance creative thinking.
Show genuine interest in their thoughts and opinions to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Characters in 'Oxford Literacy Web' often work together to solve problems, demonstrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each team member's contribution.
Example Lesson: Importance of Reading
Explanation: 'Oxford Literacy Web' emphasizes the joy and educational benefits of reading, showing characters exploring new worlds through books.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to engage more with books, enhancing their literacy skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading.
Example Lesson: Handling Challenges
Explanation: The book portrays characters facing and overcoming various challenges, teaching resilience and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own difficulties with determination and can use critical thinking to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through interactions between diverse characters, the book promotes understanding different perspectives and showing empathy.
Real-World Application: This helps children in developing social skills and empathizing with peers, which is crucial for their emotional development.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: Characters show a natural curiosity about the world around them, which drives the narrative and engages readers.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to ask questions and seek out knowledge, both academically and in their everyday curiosity about the world.