Reading Champion: Little Red Hen's Pizza: Independent Reading Blue 4
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In 'Reading Champion: Little Red Hen's Pizza: Independent Reading Blue 4', Sheryl Webster reinterprets the classic folk tale, featuring the Little Red Hen who decides to make a delicious pizza. The book uses engaging and simple language suitable for young readers, and emphasizes the importance of hard work, cooperation, and sharing. It is designed to help develop early reading skills and foster a love for collaborative storytelling.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Little Red Hen felt when her friends didn't want to help make the pizza?
What would you have done if you were one of Little Red Hen's friends?
Why is it important to help others when they ask for assistance?
What did you learn about teamwork from this story?
If you could add a topping to the pizza, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they know about the original 'Little Red Hen' story and how they think this version might be different.
Encourage your child to express opinions about the characters' actions and relate those actions to their own experiences of cooperation and teamwork.
Pause during key moments in the story to ask your child to predict what might happen next, fostering their anticipatory and critical thinking skills.
After reading, ask your child to draw a picture of their ideal pizza and describe what makes it special, linking back to the story’s theme of collaboration.
Use the book as an opportunity to highlight the value of perseverance and working together to achieve a goal.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of hard work and perseverance
Explanation: In the story, Little Red Hen demonstrates determination as she makes a pizza from scratch, emphasizing the importance of putting in effort to achieve desired outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn that tasks require effort and persistence, whether it's completing homework, learning a new skill, or helping out at home.
Example Lesson: The significance of cooperation and teamwork
Explanation: The Little Red Hen asks for help from her friends, which underscores the importance of working together to accomplish a task more efficiently.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate in group activities and understand the importance of helping each other in school projects or family chores.
Example Lesson: Consequences of not participating or helping
Explanation: When Little Red Hen's friends refuse to help, they are not allowed to enjoy the pizza. This part of the story highlights that there are consequences for not contributing to shared goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn about responsibility and the impact of their actions or inactions on group dynamics and shared rewards.
Example Lesson: Sharing and generosity
Explanation: After making the pizza, the Little Red Hen shares it with those who eventually help her. This teaches the value of sharing what you have with others.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child's life by encouraging them to share their snacks, toys, or time with friends and siblings, fostering a sense of generosity and community.