Reading Champion: Day and Night: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4
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Explore the captivating concepts of day and night with 'Reading Champion: Day and Night: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4' by Jackie Walter. This book introduces young readers to the simple yet fascinating phenomena of how day turns to night. It is designed for independent readers and supports children's natural curiosity about the world with engaging explanations and vibrant illustrations. It is perfect for developing literacy and comprehension skills, encouraging young explorers to discover and learn at their own pace. The book is part of the Reading Champion series, which is carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE). 'Day and Night' is a non-fiction text that explains the different things that happen in the day and at night. The simple sentence structure offers readers an independent reading experience with the support of illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some differences between day and night that you noticed in the book?
Can you think of any activities that you would do during the day but not at night? Why?
How do you think animals and plants behave differently during day and night?
What did you find most interesting about how the world changes from day to night?
Why do you think it’s important to know about the cycle of day and night?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own observations about day and night, encouraging your child to share theirs.
Encourage your child to draw scenes from the book depicting day and night activities, discussing each scene as they draw.
Ask open-ended questions to stimulate critical thinking and help your child articulate their thoughts about day and night.
Point out the natural cycle of light and dark mentioned in the book during different times of the day to make the learning experience tangible.
Validate their observations and gently guide the conversation to explore more about the subject discussed in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of day and night
Explanation: The book explains the scientific reasons for day and night, helping young readers grasp this basic aspect of Earth's rotation.
Real-World Application: Children can observe their surroundings and distinguish between daytime and nighttime activities, enhancing their observational skills.
Example Lesson: Importance of time management
Explanation: Through the differentiation between day and night activities, children learn the importance of managing time wisely.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the value of structuring activities around different times of the day, promoting better time management from a young age.
Example Lesson: Developing curiosity about natural phenomena
Explanation: The book encourages questions about the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder and inquiry.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to ask questions and seek answers about other natural events and phenomena they encounter in daily life.