Story : The King of Kites

Year : Year 4

Proficiency level : Average

1.1 Introduction

Stories are about thoughts, experience and imagination, illustrated into spoken or
written language (Barbara& Linda, n.d). The story I chose is The King of Kites.It is under
the theme World of Stories as well as suitable for year 4 pupils. I believe that this story would
provide fantastic reality and valuable experience.

1.2 Cognitive development

First of all, the language used in this story is suitable for Year 4 average pupils as the
diction used is easy to comprehend and it contains simple and compound sentence
structures which can help pupils to understand the story better. Besides that, the language
used helps to increase their range of vocabulary, fires their imagination and introduces new
concepts as well as their experiences (Visthon, 2013). As this is a discourse story which
can happen in anyones life, pupils may find it easy to understand the sequence of the story
without any difficulty. Hence, this story can sustain pupilsinterest as they read it.

1.3 Personal development

Moreover, this story can develop pupils personal development. According to Alex
(2010) stories can help children to develop self-concept, increase understanding of human
behaviours, and reduce emotional or mental pressures (Cox, 2008). This story revolves
around Anil who is a skilful kite maker and his mother is a good stitchery. When Anil heard
about the wedding in the village, he decided to make a kite and fly it. Unfortunately, he has
to help his mother to sew the clothes for the villagers. Anil felt upset and unexpectedly, his
friends helped him by giving their old kites to be used for the wedding. Stories can help the
readers to understand that they are not the only ones with problems. Thus, it will lead them
to discuss their problems more willingly and openly with others. Through this story, pupils
can identify themselves with the character and see how that main character copes with his
problems and finds solutions for his problem. Thus, this story can be good therapy for a child
who experiences the same situation as Anil. At the end of the story Anil was able to find a
solution for his problem.
1.4 Social development

According to Josepson (2010), childrens social development can be reinforced

through characters in the story. It is important that characters in stories model good qualities
such as do not give up, respect and good social skills. Taking this into consideration, this
story that I have chosen discussed and displayed positive character traits, social behaviour
and social skills. This can be seen in many scenes, for instance, when Anils mother had cut
up his kites,he did not misbehave to her. Furthermore, the protagonist in the story has been
portrayed as a loving and understanding son as he helped his mother to sew the clothes for
villagers. By reading this story, pupils will be able to differentiate between good and bad
behaviour and what they should model after. Hence, this story can be a positive tool in
building their social development.

1.5 Moral development

Furthermore, this story contains plenty of values that pupils can learn and implement
the values in their daily life. This story can educate pupils to not give up and always strive for
the best in everything they do. Other than that, pupils also will learn to value friendship. It is
evident when Anils friends helped him by giving their old kites to be used for the wedding.
Pupils who read this story will understand that they should not give up in any situation. Thus,
I believe that this book will develop pupils inner qualities and make them to be a better
person.

1.6 Conclusion

In conclusion, based on the points above, this story is a good selection for Year Four
pupils as it compromises all the four developments such as cognitive, personal, social and
moral development. Lastly, I strongly believe that this story can provide readers with an
enjoyable and meaningful learning experience.