Reading Champion: The Big Match: Independent Reading White 10
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What’s inside...
Todd is football mad and excited to have a football-themed birthday party. However, he faces a dilemma when he receives tickets to a big match on the same day as his party. The story explores Todd's decision-making process and the joy of football. The book is part of the Reading Champion series, which offers independent reading books for children to develop their reading skills with engaging stories and artwork.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the characters in the story feel when preparing for the big match, and have you ever felt similar?
What important lessons can we learn from teamwork featured in the book?
How do you think practicing and working hard influenced the outcome of the match?
What would you have done differently if you were one of the characters in the match?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story by relating it to their own experiences with sports or group activities.
Discuss the value of perseverance and teamwork highlighted in the book and relate it to everyday scenarios that your child encounters.
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and excitement of the match to life, making the experience more engaging and immersive for your child.
After reading, engage in a fun activity where you reenact a favorite scene from the book to reinforce the lessons learned.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story focuses on a football match where characters must work together to succeed, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others in group projects or sports, fostering a sense of community and shared achievement.
Example Lesson: Importance of Practice and Persistence
Explanation: Characters in the book practice regularly to improve their skills, demonstrating that dedication and persistence lead to improvement.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to stay dedicated to their hobbies, studies, or any task at hand, reinforcing that success often comes from consistent effort and perseverance.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Disappointment
Explanation: The book portrays characters facing setbacks and losses during the match, teaching children how to handle disappointment gracefully.
Real-World Application: Children learn to accept losses and setbacks in life, understanding that not every attempt results in victory, and the importance of resilience.
Example Lesson: Fair Play
Explanation: Characters in the story adhere to rules and play fairly, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in sports and life.
Real-World Application: This lesson instills the values of fairness and integrity in children, encouraging them to always act honestly in their interactions and competitions.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
Explanation: The team comprises diverse characters, promoting inclusivity and showing that everyone brings value to the team regardless of their background.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to appreciate diversity and practice inclusion, understanding that everyone deserves respect and has unique contributions to make in any group setting.