Reading Champion: The Boy who Wanted More Cheese: Independent Reading White 10
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In 'Reading Champion: The Boy who Wanted More Cheese,' Damian Harvey presents a lively tale about a boy's whimsical quest for more cheese, leading him to adventure filled with challenges and witty encounters. This book, perfect for Independent Reading White 10, aids in building reading confidence in children. It retells a Dutch tale involving fairies and a forest, enhancing reading comprehension and vocabulary with its engaging narrative. The Reading Champion series, developed with experts from UCL Institute of Education, includes original stories, engaging artwork, and a reading activity, all carefully graded to match a child's reading capability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Ideal for 5-7-year-olds or those reading book band white 10.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the boy wanted more cheese, and how did it make him feel?
What would you do if you were in the boy's situation?
How do you think the story would change if the boy made a different decision?
What did you learn from the boy's experience in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the boy’s desires and decisions. Make connections to their own experiences of wanting more of something and discuss the outcomes. Use the boy’s story as a basis to talk about consequences and responsibility in a simple, relatable way.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of contentment
Explanation: The protagonist's desire for more cheese despite having enough teaches children about the value of being content with what they have.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to appreciate what they have, rather than always seeking more, promoting gratitude and reducing materialistic attitudes.
Example Lesson: The consequences of greed
Explanation: As the boy seeks more cheese, his actions lead to trouble, demonstrating how greed can have negative consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of moderation and the impact of their choices on themselves and others.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The boy's journey for more cheese is filled with imaginative scenarios, highlighting how imagination can lead to both creative endeavors and challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use their imagination constructively while being aware of the line between fantasy and reality.
Example Lesson: Resilience and problem-solving
Explanation: The boy faces various challenges in his quest, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persevere in the face of difficulties and develop critical thinking skills to navigate challenges.