Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: More Stories C: Drawing Adventure
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What’s inside...
Stage 5 More Stories C, the latest 24-page titles at Stage 5 of Oxford Reading Tree, are written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta. These stories include five new 'magic key' fantasy tales aimed at sparking children's imagination and promoting creative writing. The accompanying 24-page Teaching Notes booklet, the same size as the pupil books for easy classroom management, contains a Vocabulary Chart listing Year 1 high frequency and context words, a Curriculum Coverage Chart for the UK, and sections on Group and Independent Reading Activities, Speaking and Listening Activities, and Writing. Each section provides prompts and suggestions for responding to the story, personal experiences, cross-curricular links, role play, and monitoring pupil's progress, all in an accessible layout.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt during their drawing adventure?
How did the characters solve problems they encountered in the story?
If you could add a new scene to the story, what would it be and why?
What did you learn from the characters' journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, helping them connect with the characters' adventures. Use the illustrations as a visual aid to discuss different aspects of the story, fostering a deeper understanding. After reading, engage in a drawing activity inspired by the book, allowing your child to explore their creativity while reinforcing the story's themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The story revolves around a drawing adventure that encourages children to use their imagination to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think outside the box and use creative solutions in real-life scenarios.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book work together to navigate the challenges presented in their adventure, showcasing the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply the idea of teamwork in school projects or in playing sports with friends, underscoring the value of cooperative efforts.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The story highlights the characters’ persistent efforts to overcome obstacles, illustrating the benefit of not giving up easily.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to persist in completing their homework or mastering new skills, despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters take responsibility for their own actions during their adventure, learning from their mistakes.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions at home or in school.
Example Lesson: Respect for Art and Culture
Explanation: Through the drawing and creativity showcased in the book, there is an underlying message about appreciating art and culture.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore different forms of art and cultural history, fostering a broader understanding and respect.