SHIP TROUBLE BEGINNER READER: A DECODABLE GRAPHIC NOVEL
#6 of 8 in Trouble with Bad Cat Decodable Graphic Novels Series
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What’s inside...
Are you looking for a fun book or graphic novel that your beginner reader can actually read? Try this easy decodable reader. This funny book features three superheroes, one with a physical disability, who battle a villain named Bad Cat who has escaped from his pen. This is the fourth book in this series. Phonics skills will be enhanced as your child decodes many short vowel words (some with digraphs) and beginning high frequency words. These decodable books will compliment kindergarten and first grade phonics instruction or special education instruction.
Discussion points
What do you think made the ship get into trouble?
How do you think the characters felt when they were facing challenges?
What would you have done if you were one of the characters on the ship?
Can you think of a time when you had to solve a problem like the characters did?
What did you learn from the story about teamwork and helping others?
Tip: Role play these questions
To foster an enriching conversation, set a comfortable reading environment where you both can discuss the book openly. Show genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings about the story. Use follow-up questions to dig deeper into their understanding and perspective. Relate the book’s situations to real-life scenarios your child might encounter, enhancing their ability to connect and empathize. Lastly, praise their insights and ideas throughout the discussion to encourage their expressive and critical thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Ship Trouble Beginner Reader,' the characters must work together to navigate and solve problems aboard their ship. This collaboration is crucial to the story's resolution.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, whether in classroom projects, sports teams, or family activities.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book presents various challenges that the characters face, encouraging them to think critically and develop solutions.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to face obstacles head-on and use their thinking skills to overcome them, a vital skill in academics and personal life.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Throughout their adventures, the characters encounter setbacks but continue to persevere until they succeed.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persistence and resilience in achieving their goals, an essential mindset for navigating life's ups and downs.