Before we read, we look at the title and think: What will happen? This is called predicting. Our story is called Andre’s Kite. What do you think it is about?
Andre’s Kite
It was Easter Monday. Andre had a new red kite with a long tail.
He went to the savannah with his big sister, Tanya.
The wind was strong. Up, up, up went the kite!
Suddenly the string got stuck in a tree. Andre was worried.
Tanya had an idea. She asked the park keeper for help.
The park keeper used a long pole to free the kite.
Andre said, “Thank you!” and his kite flew again, higher than ever.
Talk about it
- Characters (who is in the story): Andre, Tanya and the park keeper.
- Setting (where and when): the savannah on Easter Monday.
- Problem: the kite got stuck in a tree.
- Solution: the park keeper freed it with a long pole.
Make connections
Have you ever flown a kite? Have you ever lost something and asked for help? When a story reminds us of our own life, we understand it better.
TRY ITStory time
Tap 🔊 to hear each part. Then answer the questions.
Let’s practise
Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.
1. What colour was Andre’s kite?
Show answer
Red.
2. Who went with Andre?
Show answer
His big sister, Tanya.
3. What did the park keeper use?
Show answer
A long pole.
4. What happened at the end?
Show answer
The kite flew again, higher than ever.
5. Retell the story in three sentences.
Show answer
For example: Andre flew his kite at the savannah. It got stuck in a tree. The park keeper got it down and it flew again.
Quick check
1. What is the setting of a story?
Show answer
Where and when it happens.
2. What is a problem in a story?
Show answer
Something that goes wrong for the characters.
3. Was your prediction right?
Show answer
Talk about what you guessed and what really happened.
Words to know
Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?
title · predict · character · setting · problem · solution · beginning · middle · end · retell
Try it at home
- Before reading any book, look at the cover and predict what will happen.
- Retell a favourite story using the words first, next, then and at the end.
- Draw the beginning, middle and end of Andre’s Kite in three boxes.
For parents and teachers
After this lesson, your child should be able to:
- use the title and pictures to predict
- name the characters, setting, problem and solution
- put three events in order and retell a story
- connect a story to their own life
- answer questions and use clues to work out how a character feels
Kite flying at Easter is a strong local connection – share your own kite stories!
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