Reading Planet - The Storm - Yellow: Comet Street Kids
Reading Planet Comet Street Kids Series
What’s inside...
The Comet Street Kids are at school when a storm starts, and they risk getting stuck overnight when a tree falls. The Storm is part of the Comet Street Kids series by Rising Stars Reading Planet, featuring decodable books for young readers. The series follows the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn, and Stefan, aimed at helping children aged 5-6 become fluent and confident readers. Each book includes notes, activities, and comprehension questions to support reading at home and check understanding.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt during the storm?
How did the characters work together to handle the situation?
Can you think of a time when you were scared like the characters? What did you do?
Why is it important to help others in tough times?
What would you do if you were in the storm like the Comet Street Kids?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing a personal story about a time you faced something challenging, to create a nurturing environment for your child to open up.
Acknowledge your child’s feelings as they discuss the story, which helps validate their emotions and deepen their understanding of the book’s messages.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different reactions from the characters to foster creativity and empathy.
Utilize the story’s context to teach resilience by asking them how they can apply the characters’ actions to their own life.
Celebrate your child’s responses to foster confidence and encourage a habit of thoughtful reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Facing fears
Explanation: In the story, the characters confront their fears during a storm, showing bravery and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to manage their own fears and understand that facing them is a part of growing up, which can be applied in situations like trying new activities or dealing with changes.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The Comet Street Kids work together to navigate the challenges posed by the storm.
Real-World Application: This demonstrates to children the importance of cooperation and how teamwork can solve problems, applicable in school projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the storm, the characters express concern and care for each other’s well-being.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be mindful of others' feelings and fears, fostering empathy which is essential in building healthy interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story showcases the characters coming up with solutions to protect themselves from the storm.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that problems can be approached methodically and solutions can often be found by thinking creatively, useful in academic and social scenarios.