Reading Champion: The Queen's New Crown: Independent Reading Orange 6
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What’s inside...
A delightful tale where a young queen embarks on an adventurous quest to find a new crown with the help of her animal friends, teaching her valuable lessons about courage and cooperation.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Queen felt when she saw her new crown for the first time?
Why is the crown important to the Queen?
How would you design a crown for the Queen, and what special features would it have?
Can you think of a time when you received something special like the Queen did? How did it make you feel?
What do you think makes a good leader, like a queen or a king?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about queens and crowns to activate prior knowledge.
While reading, pause at key moments to discuss the Queen’s emotions and decisions to deepen comprehension.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they would feel or react in similar situations.
Post-reading, engage in a creative activity like drawing their version of the Queen's crown, incorporating elements from the book.
Highlight the moral or lesson of the story, and relate it to real-life scenarios to reinforce values and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story showcases characters working together to solve the problem of the Queen's missing crown, demonstrating critical thinking and collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply problem-solving skills in everyday situations, whether figuring out how to fix a broken toy or resolving a disagreement with peers.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take responsibility for finding the Queen’s new crown, highlighting the importance of being accountable for tasks.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of taking responsibility for their actions and belongings, such as keeping track of their school supplies or completing homework on time.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The characters come up with creative ideas to replace the missing crown, which underscores the importance of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in daily life, perhaps in drawing, building blocks, or coming up with creative solutions during play.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story emphasizes working together to achieve a common goal, showing how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of cooperating with others in group activities at school, sports, or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters do not give up on their quest to find a solution, highlighting the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of continuing to try even when faced with difficulties, whether it's learning a new skill or completing a challenging task.