Reading Planet - Bear Scare - Green: Comet Street Kids
Comet Street kids Series
What’s inside...
Join the Comet Street Kids as they embark on an exciting adventure to unravel the mystery surrounding a scary bear in their neighborhood. This thrilling book in the Comet Street Kids series combines excitement and friendship. Tess, Asha, Finn, and Rav are at the wildlife park looking at the Arctic foxes when they find themselves whirling away to the Arctic! They meet some polar bear cubs and have great fun playing with them… until their hungry mother turns up. Can the friends escape? Bear Scare is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn, and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading 5-6 years
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you encountered a bear like the characters did?
How do you think the characters felt when they saw the bear? Can you relate to their emotions?
Why is teamwork important when solving problems?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story?
How can we help each other when we're scared or in trouble?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating it to any personal experiences or fears they might have.
Discuss the moral of the story and the importance of teamwork, asking your child for examples of when they worked as a team.
Use expressive reading techniques, changing your tone of voice to match the emotions and actions in the book, making the reading experience more immersive and engaging.
After reading, engage in a role-play or a drawing session where your child can depict their favorite scene or character, encouraging them to think more deeply about the story's message.
Ask your child to predict alternative endings for the story, fostering creative thinking and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: In 'Bear Scare', the Comet Street Kids display bravery when they encounter a seemingly scary situation with a bear.
Real-World Application: Children learn that it is normal to feel scared sometimes, but facing our fears can often reveal that they are less frightening than we thought.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters in the story work together to handle the unexpected situation, showcasing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can teach children the value of collaborating with others to solve problems, whether at school, in sports teams, or during group activities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and critical thinking
Explanation: The Comet Street Kids use their judgment to assess and resolve the situation with the bear, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically about the situations they face and explore different solutions to overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Understanding and empathy
Explanation: By the end of the book, the kids realize the bear is not as scary as they initially thought, which teaches them to be more understanding and less quick to judge.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be empathetic towards individuals who might seem different at first, promoting inclusivity and kindness.