Reading Champion: Lizards: Independent Reading Green 5
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
Explore the world of lizards with 'Reading Champion: Lizards: Independent Reading Green 5' by Damian Harvey. This captivating book is designed to support children’s independent reading skills. It features easy-to-understand text and vibrant illustrations, making it perfect for young readers aiming to read fluently. Incorporating knowledge about various lizards, their sizes, habitats, and diets, the book is part of the Reading Champion series, which is linked to reading bands to foster reading for pleasure. Created with input from educational experts Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin, each book includes a reading activity and is graded to match a child's reading ability, making it a valuable resource for children aged 5-7 or reading at book band green.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes lizards unique compared to other animals?
How do you think the lizard feels when it changes its environment? Can you relate?
If you could have a conversation with one of the lizards in the book, what would you ask it?
What did you learn about the way lizards adapt to their surroundings?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in a different habitat?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them which part of the book was the most surprising and why.
Draw parallels between the lizard’s abilities and everyday situations your child encounters to deepen understanding.
After reading, spend time together looking up more facts about lizards online or in other books to further engagement.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to mimic the actions of the lizards, making the story more lively and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book follows a young reader exploring fun and engaging facts about lizards, underlining the importance of curiosity in learning.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and seek out answers about the world around them, fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Example Lesson: Understanding nature and ecosystems
Explanation: Through detailed information about different types of lizards, the book highlights how these creatures play a vital role in their habitats.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems, promoting environmental awareness from a young age.
Example Lesson: Independent reading
Explanation: Designed to support independent reading at the Green 5 level, this book helps young readers develop their reading skills confidently.
Real-World Application: Boosts reading fluency and comprehension, providing a foundation for academic success and enjoyment of reading.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: The text encourages readers to notice small details about lizards, such as their textures and colors.
Real-World Application: Enhances observational skills and attention to detail, important for academic and real-world problem solving.