Reading Champion: Sam's Super Family: Independent Reading Yellow
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
Sam's Super Family, written by Damian Harvey, is a book from the Reading Champion series that aims to build confidence and independence in beginner readers. It uses simple language to improve literacy and highlights the unique qualities of each family member, fostering a sense of appreciation and belonging. The book features engaging artwork and reading activities, suited for shared reading sessions and promoting reading for pleasure. The Reading Champion series provides a variety of independent reading books, each graded to match children's reading abilities and encourage pleasure reading. Sam's family is exceptionally unique with super qualities, and the book also explores Sam's individual uniqueness.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How does Sam feel about his super family and what makes them special?
Can you think of ways your own family is like a superhero team?
What superpowers would you choose to have and why?
How do the different family members support each other in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use positive reinforcements as your child answers questions, encouraging them to think deeply about the character's feelings and relationships.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences to make it more relevant and engaging for them.
Ask your child to draw their family as superheroes and discuss the unique 'superpowers' each member might have.
Encourage your child to think about how teamwork and cooperation are portrayed in the book and relate it to real-life scenarios.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of family support
Explanation: The story showcases Sam's family members who possess various superpowers, highlighting their roles and how they support each other in daily tasks.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate the significance of each family member’s contributions and are encouraged to support their own family members in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Valuing individual strengths
Explanation: Each family member in the book has a unique superpower used to help others, teaching children that everyone has special talents.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to recognize and celebrate their unique abilities and those of others, fostering a sense of self-worth and mutual respect.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The family works together using their superpowers to solve problems, demonstrating effective teamwork.
Real-World Application: This story helps children understand the power of working cooperatively in group settings such as school or sports teams to achieve common goals.