#5 in Read with me Series
The Robbery
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What’s inside...
A fun reading scheme that uses the 'look and say' approach to learning to read. Essential key words are introduced and regularly repeated to assist with pronunciation and meaning. Level four is for the confident reader.
Discussion points
Why do you think the characters decided to plan a robbery? What could they have done differently?
How did the characters feel before, during, and after the robbery?
What consequences did the characters face because of their actions?
Can you think of a time when you had to make a difficult choice? What did you learn from it?
What could be some ways to solve problems without resorting to dishonest actions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by summarizing the story with your child, ensuring they understand the plot and characters.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story and relate the events to their own experiences.
Discuss the moral implications of the characters' decisions and the impact of their actions.
Prompt your child to think critically by asking what alternative solutions could have been explored in the story.
Reinforce the value of honesty and integrity through examples from the book and real-life scenarios.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty is the best policy
Explanation: In 'The Robbery', the characters learn the consequences of stealing and the importance of telling the truth.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the value of honesty in their daily interactions and relationships. This helps build trust with their peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The book showcases characters working together to solve a problem, demonstrating the power of collective effort.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to collaborate with others in school projects or in playing sports, which can enhance their social skills and ability to work in a team.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for one's actions
Explanation: Characters in the story face the repercussions of the robbery, which teaches children that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of personal responsibility and encourages them to think before they act.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Through the narrative, children see the world from different perspectives, particularly how one's actions negatively affect others.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop empathy as they learn to consider how their actions make others feel and how to be considerate in their daily lives.