Super Cluck (An I Can Read Book)
An I can read book Series
What’s inside...
Chuck Cluck, an alien chick living on Earth, earns the name Supercluck when he uses his super strength to save baby chicks from a rat.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made Super Cluck feel brave?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Super Cluck does?
Why do you think teamwork was important in the story?
How do you think the other animals felt about Super Cluck by the end of the book?
If you had a superpower like Super Cluck, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Super Cluck by discussing personal experiences where they felt brave or helped someone.
Ask your child to describe their favorite part of the story and why it stood out to them, fostering their analytical thinking.
Discuss the moral of the story and how teamwork and courage are important in everyday life.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques, changing your voice for different characters to make the story more engaging for your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and Self-Confidence
Explanation: Super Cluck, the protagonist, shows courage despite being different from others on the farm. He believes in his abilities and pursues his dream to be a superhero.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace their unique qualities and have the courage to try new things, even if they feel different from their peers.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Super Cluck faces various challenges but uses his intelligence and quick thinking to solve problems and help others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think critically and develop problem-solving skills in daily situations, whether at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Helping Others
Explanation: Throughout the story, Super Cluck shows concern for others and goes out of his way to help them, demonstrating the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotions in others and understand the importance of helping and caring for people around them.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite setbacks, Super Cluck continues to strive towards achieving his goals, showing that perseverance pays off.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the value of persistence in overcoming obstacles, whether it's learning a new skill or completing a task.