Project X Code: Forbidden Valley Dino Danger
#40 of 68 in Project X. Code Series
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What’s inside...
Project X CODE is a book series tailored for SEN and struggling readers aged 6-11, set in Micro World, a theme park where visitors have to shrink to enter. Disaster occurs when CODE, the controlling computer, malfunctions aiming to shrink the entire world. The series follows Team X and Mini Marvel as they aim to battle BITEs, collect CODE keys, rescue Macro Marvel, stop CODE, and save the world. Each book in the series contains two texts: Text 1, which is 100% decodable to build reading confidence, and Text 2, which includes a more varied vocabulary and is at least 80% decodable to enhance comprehension. The adventure progresses across different zones like Castle Kingdom and Forbidden Valley, featuring various challenges.
Discussion points
What do you think made the Forbidden Valley forbidden, and how would you feel if you were there?
Which character did you find most interesting and why?
How did the characters work together to overcome challenges in the story?
If you could have a dinosaur as a pet, which one would you choose and what would you name it?
What lessons did you learn from the adventures in 'Dino Danger'?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask how they would react in similar situations.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as illustrated in the book, and relate it to real-life scenarios in school or family activities.
Use the book’s setting and the dinosaur theme to explore more about dinosaurs and prehistoric times, perhaps through a visit to a museum or watching a documentary.
Allow your child to express their thoughts about the story and characters without interruption, showing genuine interest in their ideas and feelings.
Foster a creative environment by suggesting your child draw their favorite scene or character from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork is crucial for success
Explanation: In 'Project X Code: Forbidden Valley Dino Danger', the characters must work together to navigate the challenges posed by the dinosaurs.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, which is vital in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving under pressure
Explanation: The book shows characters quickly making decisions when facing dangerous dinosaurs, teaching readers to think on their feet.
Real-World Application: This prepares children to handle unexpected challenges in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to think critically and act swiftly.
Example Lesson: Caring for the environment
Explanation: The story encourages protecting prehistoric creatures and their habitats, highlighting environmental conservation.
Real-World Application: Kids are motivated to engage in environmentally friendly practices like recycling and conserving water, fostering a lifelong respect for nature.
Example Lesson: The value of curiosity
Explanation: Characters explore a mysterious valley, their curiosity driving them forward despite obstacles.
Real-World Application: This trait can be nurtured in children, encouraging them to explore new subjects and interests, and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world.