Reading Champion: The Headmaster Disaster: Independent Reading 12
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
A charming tale about students uncovering the mystery behind their peculiar headmaster's behavior, leading to unexpected adventures and learning. As part of the Reading Champion series, this story encourages independent reading skills among children aged 7+ by linking to book bands. The plot follows Sam, who swaps bodies with the headmaster due to a magic apple, leading to mutual learning and resolving misunderstandings at school. The book offers engaging artwork, a reading activity, and has been graded to match a child's reading ability, promoting reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think about the way the characters solved their problem in the story?
How would you have handled the situation differently if you were in the headmaster's shoes?
What lessons do you think the story is trying to teach us about handling unexpected events?
How did the actions of the characters change the outcome of the story?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin by asking your child to summarize the story in their own words. This will help you understand their perspective and comprehension.
Show genuine interest in their responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection.
Connect the themes or lessons from the book to real-life situations they might encounter, enhancing their ability to relate and apply what they've read.
Encourage them to imagine alternative endings or actions by the characters to foster creative thinking.
Validate their feelings and perspectives to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The story follows characters who face unexpected challenges at school and work together to find solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving techniques in their own lives when they encounter difficulties, learning to think critically and collaborate with others.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book are tasked with specific roles and responsibilities during the disaster, highlighting the importance of fulfilling duties and being dependable.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to take responsibility for their assignments and duties at home or in school, fostering accountability.
Example Lesson: Creativity in adversity
Explanation: As the characters deal with the headmaster's disaster, they must think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination to overcome obstacles and think creatively when faced with problems.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The book portrays characters who show empathy towards others affected by the disaster, understanding different perspectives and feelings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic towards their peers' feelings and situations, enhancing social interactions and emotional intelligence.