Reading Champion: The Gingerbread Man: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Reading champion Series
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In 'Reading Champion: The Gingerbread Man: Independent Reading Turquoise 7' by Jackie Walter, young readers join the Gingerbread Man on an exciting adventure. This version of the classic tale is designed for independent reading, enhancing vocabulary and reinforcing reading skills. The story follows a little old lady who bakes a Gingerbread Man, who then runs away, not wanting to be eaten. The book is part of the Reading Champion series, which is carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with experts from the UCL Institute of Education. The series provides books that help children practice and reinforce their developing reading skills, featuring fantastic stories, engaging artwork, and a reading activity. Each book is graded to match a child's reading ability, promoting reading for pleasure and building confidence for more advanced texts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the Gingerbread Man didn't want to be caught?
How did the characters in the story feel when they were chasing the Gingerbread Man?
What would you do if you met a talking Gingerbread Man?
How do you think the story would change if the Gingerbread Man had decided to stop running?
What lesson can we learn from the Gingerbread Man's adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the emotions of each character, asking how they might feel in similar situations.
While discussing the story, relate the Gingerbread Man's choices to real-life decisions and their consequences.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points during the story to enhance imaginative thinking.
Let your child retell the story from the perspective of the Gingerbread Man or another character to build empathy and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of clever thinking and resourcefulness
Explanation: In the story, the Gingerbread Man uses his wits to escape various challenges, showcasing cleverness and quick thinking.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by using creative solutions to solve problems they face in school or during play.
Example Lesson: Consequences of overconfidence
Explanation: The Gingerbread Man becomes overly confident in his ability to escape all pursuers, which eventually leads to his downfall.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of humility and the potential negative outcomes of being too confident or underestimating others.
Example Lesson: Listening to advice
Explanation: Throughout the tale, the Gingerbread Man ignores advice from other characters, which contributes to his capture.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of considering guidance from parents, teachers, and friends, especially regarding safety and making wise decisions.