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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?

<p>Book jar with colored slips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage students to read more (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through displays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed the Premier League Reading Stars program?

<p>National Literacy Trust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Give a Book grants?

<p>To turn breakfast clubs into reading clubs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

<p>To provide books for Years 7 and 8 students (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage independent reading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Great School Libraries (A)</p> 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?

<p>World Book Day (B)</p> 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?

<p>Toppsta (B)</p> 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?

<p>Open University Reading for Pleasure website (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By providing knowledge and understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They can lead by example and inspire others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Read what the children and young people are reading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By involving the whole school in developing the reading culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>CILIP School Libraries Group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Learn from it and revise it for next time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Measure loan increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mathematics competitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To win a prize for reading a book with a ticket (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Improving writing skills through collaboration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To communicate with authors through Twitter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>You can discover new books to purchase for the school library. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Incorporate national events like World Book Day into the school calendar. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide a wealth of information and support for school librarians. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Create partnerships with local public library services and other school librarians. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage students to read more (C)</p> 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?

<p>It is the most basic of basics (B)</p> 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?

<p>Using the book jar with coloured paper slips (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage students to read for pleasure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through displays (B)</p> 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?

<p>CILIP School Libraries Group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Opportunity for discussion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Organize book clubs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage reading for pleasure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By following children's own book choices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To read what the children and young people are reading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bookbuzz program?

<p>To encourage reading among students (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By enabling expression through words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Booktrust (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of participating in the Bookbuzz program?

<p>Inspiring a love of reading in 11 to 13-year-olds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To create a reading rich environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To help students who might not enjoy reading but do enjoy football (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Create reader profiles for all new Year 7 students (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Participate in the Get Caught Reading Raffle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To celebrate father/male role models (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Visiting the Nursery class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Visiting the Nursery class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reward students for writing short book summaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote the use of the LRC for reading during break and lunch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reward students for writing short book reviews on Twitter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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