Cave Of Secrets
Treetops graphic novels Series
What’s inside...
This graphic novel uses a historical theme for both independent and group reading. It includes inside cover notes to support children's reading development, and additional resources at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Available in mixed or class packs, each book comes with parent notes and Teaching Notes that offer curriculum-linked activities and strategies to enhance comprehension and language skills, as well as cross-curricular links. Each book comes with notes for parents which highlight talking points and prompt questions. The Teaching Notes for each book provide curriculum-linked reading activities, references to comprehension and language skills strategies together with correlations to QCA reading focuses. Cross-curricular links and activities are also provided for each book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
12-16
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think is the biggest secret in the cave, and why?
How do you feel about the way the characters solved their problems?
Which character would you like to be friends with, and what would you do together?
What would you do if you found a cave like the one in the book?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our hometown?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by setting the scene from the book, considering the mysterious and adventurous aspects of a cave, making it exciting.
Use an enthusiastic and curious tone to encourage your child to think deeply and share their thoughts.
Relate the scenarios in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to enhance personal connections with the story.
Encourage your child to ask their own questions about the book to foster a two-way conversation.
Discuss the moral lessons from the book and ask your child how they can apply these lessons in their everyday life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in adversity
Explanation: In 'Cave of Secrets', the protagonist faces and overcomes various challenges within the mysterious cave, teaching children about bravery.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by facing their own fears and challenges confidently, whether at school, in sports, or in social situations.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters must work together to navigate the cave and solve puzzles, highlighting the importance of cooperation and collaboration.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to participate in team activities and understand that collective efforts can lead to greater success.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity
Explanation: The protagonist’s curiosity drives her to explore the cave and uncover its secrets, portraying curiosity as a positive trait leading to knowledge and discovery.
Real-World Application: Curiosity can be fostered in a child's daily life by encouraging them to ask questions and explore new hobbies or subjects in and out of school.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: As the characters make decisions in the cave, they face immediate consequences which teach about accountability and forethought.
Real-World Application: This can help children think about the consequences before acting, making them more mindful in their choices.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The characters encounter setbacks within the cave, yet their determination to continue teaches resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persevere through their own difficulties, whether it's solving a tough math problem or improving in a sport, thereby fostering a resilient mindset.