Reading Champion: Jack's Junk: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
Jack loves collecting old junk and transforming them into treasures with his vivid imagination and adventurous spirit. Jack likes collecting junk so he can make things. Sometimes they need making a few times before they work, but luckily he's good at mending things too! Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are 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. Independent Reading Turquoise 7 stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 7 (Turquoise) in classroom reading lessons.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Jack will do with all his 'junk'? Why?
How did Jack's idea about junk change throughout the story?
Can you think of something we consider 'junk' that could be turned into something useful?
What did you learn from Jack about creativity and reusing things?
How would you have solved the problem if you were in Jack's place?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences by asking them about items they consider 'junk' and brainstorming creative ways to repurpose them.
Discuss the importance of recycling and reusing, tying it into Jack's adventures and decisions in the book.
Foster an atmosphere of imagination by pausing during the read and asking what your child thinks might happen next.
After finishing the book, engage in a creative activity where you both create something new from old items, inspired by the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resourcefulness
Explanation: Jack creatively uses 'junk' to solve problems, demonstrating that one person's trash can be another's treasure.
Real-World Application: Children learn to see potential in everyday objects and think outside the box, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: By reusing what is considered junk, Jack highlights the importance of recycling and taking care of our planet.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be mindful of waste and introduces them to recycling and reusing, instilling habits that contribute to environmental conservation.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: Jack often collaborates with friends to repurpose the junk, showing that teamwork can lead to better solutions.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of working together and how collaboration can help overcome challenges.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The story showcases Jack's ability to transform simple items into imaginative solutions, celebrating creativity.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to use their imagination in play and daily activities, fostering creative thinking and innovation.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Jack's endeavors in the book provide practical solutions to problems using unconventional methods.
Real-World Application: Teaches children how to think critically and develop alternative solutions to obstacles they encounter in daily life.