Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: More Stories: Sleeping Beauty
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What’s inside...
Stage 5 More Stories C are the latest 24-page titles at Stage 5 of Oxford Reading Tree. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, they include five new 'magic key' fantasy stories to spark children's imagination and support creative writing. The pack also contains a 24-page Teaching Notes booklet, the same size as pupil books for easy classroom management. The booklet features a Vocabulary Chart with Year 1 high-frequency words, a Curriculum Coverage Chart with activities for the UK regions, and sections on reading, speaking, listening, and writing activities. Each section offers prompts and suggestions for story response, personal experiences, cross-curricular links, role play, and monitoring pupil progress, all in an accessible layout.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the fairy cursed Sleeping Beauty?
How did the characters show bravery or kindness in the story?
What would you do if you were Sleeping Beauty when she woke up?
What do you think is the moral of the story?
How could the story have ended differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings to the story to enhance creative thinking.
Discuss the feelings of different characters and relate them to personal experiences to deepen emotional understanding.
Praise your child's responses to foster a positive discussion environment.
Ask your child to draw scenes from the book to make connections between visual arts and storytelling.
Relate themes from the book to everyday life to make the story more relevant and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and empathy
Explanation: In the story, kindness shown to others is rewarded, while selfishness is not. For example, characters who help others are portrayed positively.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to act kindly towards their peers and understand the impact of their actions on others.
Example Lesson: The repercussions of breaking promises
Explanation: The story highlights the consequences when characters do not keep their promises, showcasing the value of trust and integrity.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of keeping their word in building trust and relationships.
Example Lesson: The power of resilience
Explanation: Sleeping Beauty's ability to overcome challenges highlights resilience. Her journey is marked by patience and endurance against difficulties.
Real-World Application: Instills the value of facing difficulties with courage and not giving up, useful in overcoming personal challenges in school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: The significance of being cautious and aware
Explanation: The story illustrates the outcomes of awareness, such as when characters foresee dangers or deceit.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be observant and make cautious decisions, helping them navigate new or unfamiliar situations safely.