Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 6-10: Robins: Pack 2: the Photograph
#3 in Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 3: Sparrows Series
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What’s inside...
Oxford Reading Tree Robins are extension stories designed to give competent readers practice in tackling longer and more complex stories. These stories feature characters, storylines, and settings based on life at home, school, and the community. They can be used at Stages 6-10 of the Oxford Reading Tree and are matched to Book Bands for easy reference. The books are available in mixed or class packs, and each pack of six stories includes a Teaching Notes booklet. The booklet includes a Vocabulary Chart listing Year 1 high frequency words and context words, and a Curriculum Coverage Chart listing activities and outcomes for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Teaching Notes also offer suggestions for Comprehension, Group and Independent Reading Activities, Speaking and Listening Activities, and Writing, with prompts for responding to the story, personal experiences, cross-curricular links, and role play.
Discussion points
What do you think the characters were feeling when they discovered the photograph?
How would you react if you found a mysterious photograph like the characters did?
What do you think makes a photograph special or important?
Can you imagine a story behind one of our family photographs?
How do you think the story would have changed if the photograph was never found?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about their personal reactions and relate the story to their own experiences with photographs.
Ask your child to describe in detail what they imagine the photograph looked like and why it was significant to the characters.
Discuss the emotions depicted in the book, and ask your child how they feel when they encounter something unexpected or mysterious.
Create a fun activity by looking through family photographs together and telling stories about them, mirroring the theme of the book.
Promote critical thinking by asking your child what alternative endings could come from the story if the photograph led to different discoveries.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: The story encourages children to tell the truth, even in tricky situations, promoting integrity.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to value honesty in their daily interactions, fostering trust and respect in relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: Characters work together to solve a problem, illustrating the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children understand the importance of cooperating with peers and family, enhancing their ability to work in teams at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: The narrative shows cause and effect through characters' choices, teaching children to think before acting.
Real-World Application: This empowers kids to consider the repercussions of their actions in real life, encouraging thoughtful decision-making.