Really New School: A Choose Your Own Ending Action Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
#3 in Up2u Adventures Series
What’s inside...
Ana thinks that her new elementary school is very strange, and when she and her new friend Bryce discover a secret passage they know that something suspicious is going on, but it is up to the reader to decide whether the school is a secret training ground, an illegal experiment, or something else. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Discussion points
How would you feel if you were in the protagonist's situation and had to make important decisions?
Which ending did you choose and why?
What lessons did you learn from the outcomes of your decisions?
How did the characters' actions influence your decisions in the story?
If you could change one decision in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage open-ended responses by asking 'why' or 'how' after your child picks an ending or makes a choice in the story.
Relate decisions in the book to real-life situations your child might face, and discuss possible outcomes.
Highlight the impact of decisions and actions by discussing different scenarios or endings in the book.
Create a fun and engaging atmosphere by role-playing some decision points in the book together.
After discussing, encourage your child to think about alternate endings or choices within the story to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-Making Skills
Explanation: This book allows readers to make choices that direct the outcome of the story, demonstrating the consequences of their decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply decision-making skills in real-life scenarios, learning to weigh options and consider outcomes before making choices.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: Throughout the book, readers are challenged to think critically about the options presented to them in order to make the best decisions.
Real-World Application: This skill can be used in academics and everyday situations where children need to analyze information and solve problems effectively.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The power to choose the storyline teaches children about responsibility, as their choices can lead to various endings.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that their actions have consequences, fostering a sense of responsibility in their actions both at home and in school.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The interactive format encourages children to think creatively and imagine different scenarios based on their choices.
Real-World Application: This enhances creative thinking skills, which are beneficial in artistic, academic, and social arenas.