Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 6-10: Robins: William's Mistake: Pack 2
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. The characters, storylines, and settings are based on life at home, school, and in the community, and are suitable for use at Stages 6-10 of Oxford Reading Tree. They are matched to Book Bands for easy reference. Each pack of 6 stories includes a 24pp Teaching Notes booklet, which contains a Vocabulary Chart listing Year 1 high frequency words and context words, a Curriculum Coverage Chart for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, and individual notes and suggested activities focused on Comprehension, Group and Independent Reading Activities, Speaking and Listening Activities, and Writing. The packs have new covers and the story text has been reset in line with the New Edition Oxford Reading Tree. These books are also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree level. Additional help with children's reading development is available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think William learned from his mistake?
How do you think the other characters felt about William's actions?
If you were in this story, what would you have done differently?
Why is it important to admit when we make mistakes?
How can we learn from our mistakes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, emphasizing that all views are valid.
Relate the story to personal experiences where mistakes led to learning opportunities, sharing your own stories as well.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings to the story based on different choices the characters might make.
Discuss the importance of honesty and accountability in our daily lives, tying them back to the story.
Praise your child for their insights and encourage them to think about what they might do similarly or differently in real-life situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: In the story, William makes a mistake that leads to unforeseen consequences. This helps children understand that actions have outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by thinking about the potential outcomes before they act, helping them make more thoughtful decisions in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: After making a mistake, William learns the importance of being honest about it, which eventually helps in resolving the situation.
Real-World Application: This lesson reinforces the value of honesty to children, encouraging them to always tell the truth regardless of the circumstances.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: William's journey illustrates that mistakes are a part of learning and growing, highlighting the importance of learning from them rather than being discouraged.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to see mistakes as learning opportunities, helping them to embrace challenges and persist in their efforts as they navigate through life.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The story shows William receiving empathy and understanding from others despite his mistake, teaching the importance of compassion.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to practice empathy in their interactions with friends and family, fostering stronger and more supportive relationships.