Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: Glow-worms: Teaching Notes
Oxford Reading Tree: Glow-worms Series
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What’s inside...
Glow-worms poetry books, compiled by John Foster, are available in mixed packs of six or class packs of 36 books covering Oxford Reading Tree stages 1+-11. Additionally, TreeTops Stories have received a redesign including new covers, logo, parental notes, and teaching materials, plus a reformatted smaller size and spine addition, originally labeled as Stage 11 Pack A.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters learned in this story?
Can you describe a challenge the characters faced and how they solved it?
How would you feel if you were in the same situation as the characters?
What is one thing you would do differently if you were one of the characters?
Why do you think the author chose to end the story the way they did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think deeply about the story by asking them to relate the characters' experiences to their own life. Use follow-up questions to dig deeper into their responses. Validate their feelings and thoughts to make them feel comfortable sharing. Share your own thoughts and interpretations to create a dialogue. Highlight the morals or lessons from the book to reinforce positive values.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The characters in the book often work together to solve problems, highlighting the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities at school or in play, learning to work with others towards a common goal.
Example Lesson: Importance of Reading
Explanation: The book emphasizes the role of reading in learning and discovery through the characters' adventures, which often start from reading something interesting.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to explore books and other educational materials as sources of knowledge and fun in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The narrative sees characters facing and resolving challenges, teaching children how to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these skills to navigate their own challenges at school or in interpersonal relationships by thinking through problems and coming up with solutions.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Characters in the story frequently encounter setbacks but continue trying, demonstrating the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of persisting in their tasks, be it completing homework, learning a new skill, or building relationships.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: Through the engaging and explorative nature of the characters, the book promotes a love for learning and curiosity.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be curious about the world around them and to seek learning opportunities in their everyday environment.