Reading Champion: Birthday Riddles: Independent Reading 11
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What’s inside...
An engaging and puzzling story that revolves around a series of riddles associated with a birthday mystery that the protagonist must solve. It's the twins' birthday and they are very excited, but their presents are missing. Mum and Dad have set a treasure trail, and the twins must solve the riddles to find their gifts. Reading Champion books offer independent reading opportunities for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills, with engaging artwork and a reading activity accompanying original stories. Each book is carefully graded to match a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are structured to align with different reading levels and ages, ensuring a gradual progression for readers aged 6 to 10+.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes a riddle fun and challenging to solve?
How did the characters in the book feel when they solved a riddle, and why do you think they felt that way?
Can you think of a riddle of your own related to birthdays and share it with us?
Why do you think birthdays are special occasions that often have games and riddles?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to create their own birthday riddle after reading the book. Compliment their creativity regardless of difficulty. Discuss the characters' emotions and reactions to solving riddles, relating them to times your child felt similar. Also, emphasize the importance of teamwork and asking for help when solving problems, just like characters might do in the book. This not only enhances comprehension but also boosts their critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'Reading Champion: Birthday Riddles: Independent Reading 11,' children are presented with a series of riddles that challenge them to think critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: This ability to solve riddles can enhance a child's capacity to navigate various challenges and puzzles they encounter in school or in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Enhancing reading comprehension
Explanation: The book's structure encourages children to pay close attention to text to decipher riddles, promoting deeper understanding and retention of what they read.
Real-World Application: Improved reading comprehension skills will aid in academic success and better performance in reading across all subjects.
Example Lesson: Boosting confidence
Explanation: Successfully solving riddles can provide a sense of accomplishment, fostering self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
Real-World Application: Increased confidence can lead to more independent learning and willingness to participate in classroom activities.