logo Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:03:17 GMT

Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Decode and Develop Rats!


Synopsis


Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and characters. They also support children's transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy's Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Rod Hunt, Annemarie Young, Alex Brychta

Summary

Chapter 1: A Strange Noise

* Summary:
* A young girl named Lily hears a strange noise in her attic.
* She goes to investigate and finds a nest of baby rats.
* The rats are scared and squealing.

* Real-life example:
* Lily could represent a child exploring the attic of their home. They hear a strange noise and find a nest of baby animals, such as baby squirrels or bird chicks.

Chapter 2: The Rat Problem

* Summary:
* Lily's parents come up to the attic and see the rats.
* They realize there is a rat problem that needs to be solved.
* They call an exterminator.

* Real-life example:
* The parents could represent homeowners who find a pest problem in their house. They may need to call a professional exterminator to address the issue.

Chapter 3: The Exterminator

* Summary:
* The exterminator comes to the house and sets rat traps.
* He explains that the rats need to be caught and removed.
* Lily is worried about the rats getting hurt.

* Real-life example:
* The exterminator could represent a pest control technician who provides professional pest management services. They may use humane methods to trap and remove rodents from the home.

Chapter 4: The Trap

* Summary:
* The exterminator sets a rat trap in the attic.
* Lily goes to check on the trap and sees a rat caught in it.
* The exterminator takes the rat away.

* Real-life example:
* The rat trap could represent a wildlife trap used by wildlife rehabilitators. It may be used to capture injured or nuisance animals for relocation or veterinary care.

Chapter 5: No More Rats

* Summary:
* The exterminator catches all the rats and the rat problem is solved.
* Lily is happy that the rats are gone.
* She learns about the importance of pest control.

* Real-life example:
* The successful removal of the rats could represent the effectiveness of pest control measures. It emphasizes the importance of taking steps to address pest problems in homes and other environments.