Water: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Read It Yourself Series
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What’s inside...
An enchanting journey through the world's oceans, rivers, and raindrops, revealing the importance and wonders of water in our lives. Humans, animals, and plants need water every day to survive. But where does it come from? How do we know if it is safe to drink? Learn all about how water is saved, cleaned, and shared in this fact-filled book. Water is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about the different states of water?
Can you explain how the water cycle works?
Why do you think water is important for our planet?
How can we help conserve water in our daily lives?
What was the most surprising fact you learned from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts or experiences related to water to create a comfortable discussion environment.
Encourage your child to draw or describe the water cycle as they understand it from the book, promoting both comprehension and creativity.
Discuss the importance of water conservation and brainstorm together simple actions your family can take to save water at home.
After reading, consider watching a short documentary or conducting simple water-based experiments to further enrich the learning experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of water conservation
Explanation: The book explains the various uses of water and emphasizes the limited availability of clean water.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to turn off taps when not in use and understand the importance of not wasting water.
Example Lesson: Water cycle and its impact on the environment
Explanation: Through engaging narratives, the book illustrates how water evaporates, forms clouds, and precipitates as rain.
Real-World Application: Children can observe weather patterns and understand their connection to everyday weather changes and the larger environmental impact.
Example Lesson: Habitats and biodiversity related to water bodies
Explanation: The narrative includes descriptions of various aquatic habitats and the creatures that depend on them.
Real-World Application: This can make children more respectful of bodies of water they encounter and encourage responsibility towards preserving such environments.
Example Lesson: Scientific properties of water
Explanation: The book delves into different states of water and their properties through simple experiments that can be performed at home.
Real-World Application: Kids can perform simple experiments, like freezing water or watching steam rise, to see these properties in action, enhancing their scientific curiosity.