Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space - The Rescue Mission
#2 in Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space Series
What’s inside...
When their parents are kidnapped by the Empire while exploring Wild Space, Milo and Lina Graf set out to rescue them. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they were faced with challenges? What would you do in their situation?
What do you think the main message of this story is? How can we apply it in our daily lives?
How did the characters work together to solve problems? Why is teamwork important?
What was your favorite part of the book, and why did it stand out to you?
If you could be any character in the book, who would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book by sharing your own perceptions and inviting them to elaborate on their answers.
Connect the themes of the story to your child’s everyday experiences, discussing parallels between the challenges in the book and those they might face themselves.
Highlight the importance of teamwork as shown in the book, discussing with your child instances where they have had to work as part of a team.
Discuss the different characters in the book and their roles, asking your child who they felt most connected to and exploring the reasons behind their choice.
After discussing their favorite part, encourage creative thinking by asking your child how they would have written it differently, fostering imaginative storytelling.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Characters in 'The Rescue Mission' work together to overcome obstacles and rescue their parents. This collaborative effort showcases the strength and success that comes from teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working cooperatively in group settings, whether in school projects or team sports, enhancing their ability to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The protagonist siblings face daunting challenges and dangerous situations but continue to persevere. Their bravery in the face of danger underscores the story's thematic emphasis on courage.
Real-World Application: This instills in children the confidence to face their fears and challenges in everyday life, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and try new things.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, characters encounter various predicaments that require critical thinking and creative solutions. This aspect of the story highlights the importance of problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply logical thinking to work through personal and academic problems, fostering independent decision-making and innovation.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite setbacks, the characters remain determined and resourceful. This resilience ensures their survival and ultimate success in their mission, teaching the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to remain persistent in their own lives, be it in completing schoolwork, learning a new skill, or managing personal relationships.
Example Lesson: Ethics and Morality
Explanation: Throughout their journey, the siblings face ethical decisions that test their moral compasses. Their choices reflect a grounding in right versus wrong.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of making ethical decisions and the impact those decisions can have on themselves and others.