Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Storybooks
Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper. First experiences Series
What’s inside...
Oxford Reading Tree Sparrows are written to provide consolidation and breadth for children needing ample reading practice before advancing to the next level. Authored by Roderick Hunt, these stories introduce various characters, families, and settings to broaden children's reading base. The stories are coded according to the Book Bands system. Additional resources for aiding children's reading development can be found at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. This book is available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books at the same Oxford Reading Tree level. The pack contains 6 copies of one workbook, suitable for teachers to use in the classroom with a group of children.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Biff
Kipper
Chip
Dad
Mum
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when the adventure started and how did their feelings change by the end?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
If you could be friends with one of the characters, who would it be and what would you do together?
Can you think of a different ending for the story? What would you change?
What lessons did the characters learn throughout their adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to draw their favorite scene. Discuss what’s happening in the drawing and how it connects to the story.
Use different voices for each character to make the storytelling more engaging and ask your child to guess how each character feels based on their voice.
After reading, relate the story to your child's experiences by comparing the characters' adventures to something your child has experienced.
Pause at exciting moments in the story to ask predictive questions like 'What do you think will happen next?' to engage your child’s imagination and analytical thinking.
Highlight the moral or lesson of the story and have a discussion about its application in your child’s daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters in the stories often work together to solve problems, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating with others, which can be applied in school projects or group activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Scenarios where characters face the consequences of lying or the benefits of telling the truth highlight honesty.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to value truthfulness in their interactions with family and peers.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The stories stimulate the imagination by exploring fantastical scenarios, showing how creativity can lead to solutions.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their creativity in play, art, and problem-solving in daily life.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: Characters face and conquer fears, teaching children that facing fears is a part of life.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that it's okay to be afraid and that courage can help them overcome their fears.
Example Lesson: Value of persistence
Explanation: Through various challenges, characters persist and succeed, underscoring the importance of not giving up.
Real-World Application: Instills the principle of persistence in schoolwork and personal goals, teaching children the rewards of dedication and hard work.