Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Stories and Activities
Read with Oxford: Stage 2 Series
illustrations by
What’s inside...
This book is part of the Read with Oxford series, designed to help children learn to read with engaging stories and activities. It features the beloved characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper in a series of stories that incorporate phonics practice, writing, drawing, rhyming, and more to support early reading development. Join Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog in two exciting stories, ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out what happens when Chip loses his backpack and read about a silly rainy day in the garden! This Read with Oxford Stage 2: Biff Chip and Kipper: Stories and Activities book contains two Biff, Chip and Kipper stories in an appealing comic-strip format. The stories are accompanied by a wealth of fun activities that will help your child to practise sounds, letters and early reading skills at home. After each section in the book there are ideas for activities to continue the fun off the page. This series of activity books has been carefully levelled to support your child as she/he progresses with their phonic knowledge and as they build their confidence as a reader. When ready, children can move on to the other activity books at stage 3. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Kipper
Mum
Biff
Floppy
Dad
Chip
Discussion points
What do you think Biff, Chip, and Kipper felt when they embarked on their adventure?
Can you imagine a different ending to one of the stories? How would it change?
Which character would you like to be friends with and why?
How do the pictures help tell the story? Which illustration is your favorite?
What lessons did the characters learn in their adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions and feelings about the story, affirming their thoughts to build confidence.
Use the illustrations in the book as a talking point to delve deeper into the story’s context and characters.
Relate the adventures of Biff, Chip, and Kipper to real-life situations your child might encounter to enhance their understanding and empathy.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in a story before you turn the page, to build anticipation and engagement.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a scene or a character from the book, fostering creativity and reinforcing memory.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper often work together to solve problems or complete tasks within the stories.
Real-World Application: Children learn to collaborate with others, enhancing their ability to work in teams at school or in other social settings.
Example Lesson: Value of Curiosity
Explanation: The stories encourage exploration and curiosity when the characters embark on adventures or uncover mysteries.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and explore the world around them, aiding in cognitive development and critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Developing Reading Skills
Explanation: Activities included in the book are designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Real-World Application: Directly supports academic performance by enhancing literacy, thereby improving overall learning capabilities in school subjects.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The imaginative adventures of Biff, Chip, and Kipper provide a platform for creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Fosters a child’s imagination and creative expression, which can be applied in creative writing, art, and other expressive activities.
Example Lesson: Resolving Conflicts
Explanation: In several stories, the characters face conflicts that they must resolve, often through communication and understanding.
Real-World Application: Teaches children effective methods of conflict resolution and the importance of empathy, relevant in everyday interactions with peers.