Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Biff, Chip and Kipper: The Time Capsule and Other Stories
Read with Oxford: Stage 6 Series
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Join Biff, Chip, Kipper and friends in this engaging series as they embark on exciting adventures, face various challenges, and discover magical items. This collection not only entertains but also aids in developing reading skills. In this Read with Oxford Stage 4: Biff, Chip and Kipper collection, children can travel back in time with the children to a country house, join the hunt for the Eiffel Tower and find out what happens when Biff and Chip make a time capsule! This collection contains four stories that are ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. There are tips for parents and fun activities throughout the book for you and your child to enjoy together. Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are the well-loved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. With exciting stories, humorous illustrations, tips for parents and after-reading activities, this series is the perfect companion from your child's very first steps in phonics all the way to reading independence. 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
6-8
Length
136 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think you would put in a time capsule and why?
How did Biff, Chip, and Kipper solve their problems in the stories?
Can you imagine what the world might be like when the time capsule is opened?
How do the characters show teamwork or friendship in the stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the stories to their own experiences by asking them to think about items they cherish and would like to preserve in a time capsule.
Discuss the problem-solving strategies used by the characters and ask your child how they might handle similar situations.
Stimulate your child's imagination about the future by discussing what changes they think might happen in the world around them.
Highlight themes of teamwork and friendship by discussing specific instances in the book where the characters work together or help each other.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In the story 'The Time Capsule,' the characters collaborate to bury a time capsule, demonstrating how working together can achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in group projects at school or in team sports, learning the value of cooperation and joint effort.
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of time and history
Explanation: Through the act of creating a time capsule, the story introduces children to the ideas of preserving history and reflecting on the past.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to show interest in their own histories, like creating family trees or preserving their own memorable items.
Example Lesson: Respect for others' ideas and contributions
Explanation: As the characters decide what to put in the time capsule, they learn to listen to and respect each other's ideas.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value diverse opinions and contributions in their interactions, promoting inclusivity and respect among peers.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The story encourages using creativity to solve problems and express oneself through the unique items chosen for the time capsule.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to use creative thinking in their daily activities and projects, enhancing their problem-solving skills and self-expression.
Example Lesson: Importance of preserving memories
Explanation: The time capsule serves as a metaphor for the importance of preserving memories and moments that matter.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to keep journals, photos, or other keepsakes, helping them cherish and reflect on important life moments.