Reading Champion: Top Pet: Independent Reading Orange 6
Reading champion Series
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What’s inside...
Follow the fun and friendly competition among classmates to see who can win the title of 'Top Pet' in their school. Will it be a furry friend, an exotic one, or perhaps a surprising dark horse? When their teacher announces Pet Week at school, the children are excited to show off their pets to their classmates! Who will be voted 'Top Pet' by the end of the week? Will it be the cute puppy, the amazing pony ... or something even more exciting? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
How do you think the main character felt when they won the pet competition?
If you could have any pet from the story, which one would you choose and what would you name it?
What did the characters learn by the end of the book?
How would you have handled the situation differently if you were in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading experience more lively and engaging.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story to encourage critical thinking and imagination.
Relate the story to your child's personal experiences with pets or desires for a pet.
Discuss the moral or lesson of the story to reinforce positive values and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The narrative follows a young character who learns to take care of a pet, showcasing the importance of regular feeding and proper care.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping around the house, taking care of pets, or maintaining a clean and tidy space in their own rooms.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As the protagonist interacts with their pet, they learn to understand and respond to the pet’s needs, demonstrating empathy.
Real-World Application: This lesson is transferable to a child's interactions with friends and family, teaching them to be considerate and responsive to the feelings of others.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book presents situations where the character must figure out solutions to care for their pet, such as devising ways to keep the pet safe and comfortable.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize problem-solving skills in school projects or in resolving conflicts with peers.