Ready, Set, Go! Level 19-20

In Ready, Set, Go!, readers follow Jenny as she makes a new friend and helps him build a racing car. This heartwarming personal narrative blends storytelling with procedural elements, allowing children to explore both character development and hands-on learning. The book models inclusive practices through the incidental inclusion of disability and provides a positive message about friendship and cooperation. As Jenny guides her new friend through the steps of building and testing the car, readers are exposed to useful compound words (hallway, pancakes, breakfast), contractions (I'll, don't, what's), and consonant blends (gr, tr, cl). Expressive illustrations support the storyline, while the embedded instructional content gives students the chance to interpret text and follow directions. This narrative builds empathy, critical thinking, and resilience, making it a rich learning experience for students transitioning into more complex texts.

Educational Benefits

• Develops understanding of inclusive storytelling and character relationships.
• Reinforces contractions and compound word recognition.
• Supports procedural comprehension and instructional writing.
• Encourages analysis of character emotions and motivations.

Classroom Ideas

• Build simple cardboard race cars and hold a class race.
• Write a œhow-to piece modelled on the book's instructions.
• Explore inclusive narratives and discuss how different abilities are portrayed.
• Act out the story to build empathy and teamwork.

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages: 7-9
• Book size: 200mm x 210mm
• Text type: Narrative with procedural elements
• Safety: Activities should be supervised; materials used for car-making should be child-safe