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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of creating a reading rich environment in school, according to the text?

Increased curiosity about the world

Decreased interest in reading (correct)

Improved academic success

Enhanced social skills

What does the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) say about reading?

It is not important for children's success

It is only important for academic success

It is a waste of time

It is the most basic of basics (correct)

According to the text, what is the role of the school librarian in creating a reading rich environment?

To discourage reading among students

To limit access to the library

To promote books and reading (correct)

To discourage students from talking about books

Which method does the librarian use to help students choose a book when they are unsure of what they want to read?

Book jar with colored slips Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of displays and stock promotion in the library?

To encourage students to read more Signup and view all the answers

How can the promotion of specific genres of stock be done?

Through displays Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed the Premier League Reading Stars program?

National Literacy Trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Give a Book grants?

To turn breakfast clubs into reading clubs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

To provide books for Years 7 and 8 students Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time?

To encourage independent reading Signup and view all the answers

Which website provides a range of case studies on different themes such as reading for pleasure?

Great School Libraries Signup and view all the answers

Which national book initiative provides opportunities for author visits, distribution of National Book Tokens, and book-related activities and competitions?

World Book Day Signup and view all the answers

Which website outlines most of the major national children's book awards and their parameters, as well as details of the shortlists and winners?

Toppsta Signup and view all the answers

Which website has lots of useful activities that have been tried and tested in the library and classroom, mainly aimed at primary level?

Open University Reading for Pleasure website Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way that books can support children's growth and development?

By providing knowledge and understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of librarians in a school's reading environment, according to the text?

They can lead by example and inspire others Signup and view all the answers

What is one piece of advice given to new school librarians in the text?

Read what the children and young people are reading Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that school librarians can encourage everyone to read more, according to the text?

By involving the whole school in developing the reading culture Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

CILIP School Libraries Group Signup and view all the answers

What can you do if an initiative doesn't work as successfully as hoped?

Learn from it and revise it for next time Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when developing a reading culture and creating a reading rich environment in schools?

All aspects of literature, events, creative activities, different formats of books and materials, all ages and key stages of school, and all reading ability levels Signup and view all the answers

What can you do to evaluate the success of your initiatives?

Measure loan increases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading among students?

Mathematics competitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned by Emma Suffield?

To win a prize for reading a book with a ticket Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of participating in The Write Path initiative?

Improving writing skills through collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Twitter Review Raffles mentioned by Emma Suffield?

To communicate with authors through Twitter Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one benefit of familiarizing yourself with national and local book awards?

You can discover new books to purchase for the school library. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way to create a reading rich environment in schools?

Incorporate national events like World Book Day into the school calendar. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one purpose of the Great School Libraries website?

To provide a wealth of information and support for school librarians. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way to gain knowledge of local book awards and literary festivals?

Create partnerships with local public library services and other school librarians. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one benefit of creating a reading rich environment in school?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of author events in creating a reading rich environment?

To encourage students to read more Signup and view all the answers

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), what is the role of reading in a child's development?

It is the most basic of basics Signup and view all the answers

Which method does the librarian use to help students choose a book when they are unsure of what they want to read?

Using the book jar with coloured paper slips Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time?

To encourage students to read for pleasure Signup and view all the answers

How can the promotion of specific genres of stock be done?

Through displays Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned in the text as providing resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

CILIP School Libraries Group Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of participating in a book award shadowing activity?

Opportunity for discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to encourage reading among students according to the text?

Organize book clubs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chatterbooks program mentioned in the text?

To encourage reading for pleasure Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way that librarians can create a reading culture in schools?

By following children's own book choices Signup and view all the answers

What is one piece of advice given to new school librarians in the text?

To read what the children and young people are reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

To encourage reading among students Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that books can support children's growth and development, according to the text?

By enabling expression through words Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

Booktrust Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of participating in the Bookbuzz program?

Inspiring a love of reading in 11 to 13-year-olds Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of displays and stock promotion in the library?

To create a reading rich environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Premier League Reading Stars program?

To help students who might not enjoy reading but do enjoy football Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage students to read more challenging texts?

Create reader profiles for all new Year 7 students Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to encourage students to read during break and lunchtimes?

Participate in the Get Caught Reading Raffle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fathers Reading Week mentioned in the text?

To celebrate father/male role models Signup and view all the answers

What is one early years activity mentioned in the text that works well for encouraging reading?

Visiting the Nursery class Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading among students?

Visiting the Nursery class Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned by Emma Suffield?

To reward students for writing short book summaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Get Caught Reading Raffle mentioned by Emma Suffield?

To promote the use of the LRC for reading during break and lunch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Twitter Review Raffles mentioned by Emma Suffield?

To reward students for writing short book reviews on Twitter Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of creating a reading rich environment in school, according to the text?

What does the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) say about reading?

According to the text, what is the role of the school librarian in creating a reading rich environment?

Which method does the librarian use to help students choose a book when they are unsure of what they want to read?

What is one purpose of displays and stock promotion in the library?

How can the promotion of specific genres of stock be done?

Which organization developed the Premier League Reading Stars program?

What is the purpose of the Give a Book grants?

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

What is the purpose of the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time?

Which website provides a range of case studies on different themes such as reading for pleasure?

Which national book initiative provides opportunities for author visits, distribution of National Book Tokens, and book-related activities and competitions?

Which website outlines most of the major national children's book awards and their parameters, as well as details of the shortlists and winners?

Which website has lots of useful activities that have been tried and tested in the library and classroom, mainly aimed at primary level?

According to the text, what is one way that books can support children's growth and development?

What is the role of librarians in a school's reading environment, according to the text?

What is one piece of advice given to new school librarians in the text?

What is one way that school librarians can encourage everyone to read more, according to the text?

Which organization provides resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

What can you do if an initiative doesn't work as successfully as hoped?

What should you consider when developing a reading culture and creating a reading rich environment in schools?

What can you do to evaluate the success of your initiatives?

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading among students?

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned by Emma Suffield?

What is the benefit of participating in The Write Path initiative?

What is the purpose of the Twitter Review Raffles mentioned by Emma Suffield?

According to the text, what is one benefit of familiarizing yourself with national and local book awards?

According to the text, what is one way to create a reading rich environment in schools?

According to the text, what is one purpose of the Great School Libraries website?

According to the text, what is one way to gain knowledge of local book awards and literary festivals?

According to the text, what is one benefit of creating a reading rich environment in school?

What is the purpose of author events in creating a reading rich environment?

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), what is the role of reading in a child's development?

Which method does the librarian use to help students choose a book when they are unsure of what they want to read?

What is the purpose of the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time?

How can the promotion of specific genres of stock be done?

Which organization is mentioned in the text as providing resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

What is one benefit of participating in a book award shadowing activity?

What is one way to encourage reading among students according to the text?

What is the purpose of the Chatterbooks program mentioned in the text?

According to the text, what is one way that librarians can create a reading culture in schools?

What is one piece of advice given to new school librarians in the text?

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

What is one way that books can support children's growth and development, according to the text?

Which organization provides resources and examples of reading initiatives successfully running in schools?

What is the benefit of participating in the Bookbuzz program?

What is one purpose of displays and stock promotion in the library?

What is the purpose of the Premier League Reading Stars program?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage students to read more challenging texts?

What is one way to encourage students to read during break and lunchtimes?

What is the purpose of the Fathers Reading Week mentioned in the text?

What is one early years activity mentioned in the text that works well for encouraging reading?

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading among students?

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned by Emma Suffield?

What is the purpose of the Get Caught Reading Raffle mentioned by Emma Suffield?

What is the purpose of the Twitter Review Raffles mentioned by Emma Suffield?

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