POCKET SCI-FI YEAR 5 THE BOLD AND THE BRAVE: (POCKET READERS SCIENCE FICTION)
Pocket Sci-Fi Series
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What’s inside...
An exhilarating journey where children team up with robots to save their city from a menacing villain. The story blends action and suspense with a touch of humor.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-11
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities make the characters in the story bold and brave?
How do the characters handle challenges or obstacles in the story?
Can you think of a time when you had to be brave like the characters?
What would you do if you were in the place of the main character?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in the present day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters and the situations they face.
Relate the story's themes to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter, enhancing their connection to the material.
Ask your child to draw or write about their favorite scene or character, further deepening their engagement with the book.
Discuss the moral and ethical decisions made by the characters, prompting your child to consider different perspectives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: The characters in 'The Bold and The Brave' often face challenging and unknown situations, showing bravery as they navigate through them.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be brave when trying new activities or facing their own challenges, understanding that it's okay to be scared but important to try.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters must work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles, highlighting how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperation and listening to others in group tasks at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Creative problem-solving
Explanation: The sci-fi elements of the book introduce complex problems that characters solve using innovative thinking.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking to their own problems, learning that sometimes unconventional solutions can be very effective.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: Characters in the book come from various backgrounds and have different skills, all of which are celebrated and seen as making the team stronger.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children appreciate diversity and see the strength in having varied perspectives and abilities in their own communities.