Reading Planet - The Twins - Red A: Comet Street Kids
Comet Street kids Series
What’s inside...
Tess and Finn are twins who usually enjoy doing things together, but they find themselves stuck indoors on a rainy day and feeling restless. The story explores whether they can overcome their boredom without falling out. 'The Twins' is a part of the Comet Street Kids series from Rising Stars Reading Planet, which features highly decodable books designed to help children aged 4-5 years become fluent and confident readers. The series introduces children to the adventures of five characters, including Tess and Finn, and includes supportive features for reading development and comprehension.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the twins felt when they encountered the surprise in the story?
What would you do if you were in the twins' place?
Can you think of a time when you and a friend or sibling worked together to solve a problem? What happened?
What do you think makes the twins' relationship special?
How do you think the story would change if there was only one twin?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the twins’ adventures. Validate their feelings and share your own thoughts to deepen the conversation. Use examples from the book to discuss teamwork and cooperation, highlighting how working together can help solve problems.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The twins in the story work together to solve problems and accomplish tasks, highlighting the importance of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or at home, learning to cooperate and value others’ input.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, the twins use their imagination to navigate challenges, showcasing the power of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to use their imagination in play and problem-solving situations, fostering innovative thinking from a young age.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The twins face various challenges but they persist and don’t give up, teaching children the importance of resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids can mirror this behavior in their own lives when facing difficulties in learning new skills or in social interactions.
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: The twins, despite being similar, have their unique strengths and weaknesses, which teaches children to appreciate and embrace individual differences.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and celebrate diverse perspectives and abilities among their peers.