Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: More Stories C: the Adventure Park
#5 in Oxford Reading Tree: Storybooks Series
What’s inside...
Stage 5 More Stories C are the latest 24-page titles at Stage 5 of Oxford Reading Tree, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta. This collection includes five new 'magic key' fantasy stories designed to spark children's imagination and foster creative writing skills. The included 24-page Teaching Notes booklet, the same size as the pupil books, contains a Vocabulary Chart with Year 1 high frequency words, a Curriculum Coverage Chart with activities for the UK regions, and sections on Group and Independent Reading Activities, Speaking and Listening Activities, and Writing. Each section aligns with relevant NLS Objectives and offers prompts for story response, personal experiences, cross-curricular links, role play, and monitoring pupil progress.
Character compass
Biff
Kipper
Chip
Dad
Discussion points
What do you think made the Adventure Park special for the characters?
How do you think the characters felt when they faced challenges in the park?
What would you have done differently if you were one of the characters in the Adventure Park?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like the characters did? How did it feel?
Why do you think teamwork was important in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on personal experiences that relate to the events in the book to deepen their connection to the story.
Ask your child what they would do in the characters’ situations to foster critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and shared experiences, highlighting how the characters in the book collaborate.
Use expressive reading, changing your tone and volume to match the narrative, making the reading session more lively and engaging.
Praise your child’s responses to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases characters working together to overcome challenges at the adventure park, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating with friends or classmates to accomplish common goals, enhancing their social interactions and collective problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Courage and Facing Fears
Explanation: As the characters embark on different rides and activities in the park, they demonstrate bravery in trying new things despite initial fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their own fears and try new activities, whether it's joining a new sport, or participating in school events, fostering personal growth and confidence.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book presents various situations where the characters must think critically and creatively to navigate through the adventure park.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to apply these problem-solving skills in real life, whether in academic challenges or in overcoming everyday obstacles.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the story are tasked with specific roles within their group, promoting a sense of responsibility and accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson prepares children to take on responsibilities at home, like chores, or in school, such as group projects, instilling a sense of duty and reliability.