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

Genre labels on the books

Colored paper slips in a book jar (correct)

Book loans

Student feedback

What can be used to promote specific genres of books?

Displays (correct)

Book loans

Enquiries

Student feedback

How does the librarian measure the impact and outcomes of displays and stock promotion?

Through student feedback (correct)

Through book loans

Through enquiries

All of the above

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

To promote books and reading Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is reading considered the most basic of basics?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) say about reading?

Reading is essential for success Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed Premier League Reading Stars, an evidence-based reading intervention for students who enjoy football?

National Literacy Trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Give a Book grants mentioned in the text?

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

What is the aim of the Bookbuzz program?

To encourage reading in 11 to 13-year-olds Signup and view all the answers

What is DEAR time?

Drop Everything and Read time Signup and view all the answers

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

The Reading Agency 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 trying to develop a reading culture and create a reading rich environment?

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

According to the text, what can books do for children?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of librarians in a school's reading environment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should a new school librarian do to create a reading culture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the best pieces of advice for a new school librarian?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading in the text?

Writing stories in the style of a favorite author Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the yearly overnight readathon mentioned in the text?

To raise money for library funds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the in-house summer reading challenge mentioned in the text?

To quiz students using Accelerated Reader Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned in the text?

To encourage students to read books that haven't been taken out in a while Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter in the book provides more information on key resources and activities for school librarians?

Chapter 10: Moving on: CPD and Qualifications Signup and view all the answers

Which website provides a wealth of information and support for school librarians?

Great School Libraries: <a href="http://www.greatschoollibraries.org.uk/case-studies">www.greatschoollibraries.org.uk/case-studies</a> Signup and view all the answers

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

World Book Day Signup and view all the answers

Which website provides information on national children's book awards and their parameters, as well as details of the shortlists and winners?

Toppsta: <a href="https://toppsta.com">https://toppsta.com</a> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the understanding of the use of information in all its forms and digital products?

Information literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Literacy Trust's definition of literacy?

The ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the misconception that many people have about digital literacy?

Digital literacy is about the ability to use basic computer skills in relation to hardware, software and online resources Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended approach for delivering lessons in the library and the classroom?

Beginning with classroom delivery, followed by library research Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the librarian in delivering lessons on information and digital literacy?

Advising on resources and how they might be used Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges faced by librarians when delivering lessons on referencing and bibliography creation?

Lack of interactive approach Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used to structure research and collaborative work in the library?

Mind map Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed the BIG 6 model, one of the prevalent information literacy models used in UK schools?

Eisenberg & Berkowitz Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of digital literacy provided by the American Library Association's Digital Literacy Task Force?

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information Signup and view all the answers

What is the most recognized model of digital literacy in higher education in the UK?

Jisc Model Seven Elements of Digital Literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use called, according to the CILIP's Information Literacy Group?

Information literacy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which model of digital literacy focuses on the key skills students need to develop?

Hague and Peyton Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which model of digital literacy suggests that schools need to devote more time to cultural competencies and social skills?

New Media Literacies Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which model of digital literacy identifies the skills an individual needs to gain to become digitally literate?

Eight Essential Elements of Digital Literacy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the challenge with using a model for information or digital literacy?

It restricts how information and digital literacy might be delivered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that students may face when sifting through sources of information?

Not being able to find a word in the content Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gathering as much relevant information as possible in the inquiry work process?

To become familiar and immersed in the topic Signup and view all the answers

What type of reading skills were practiced in the lesson where tables were set up with five books?

Finding a word in an index Signup and view all the answers

Which age group of students were divided into pairs and given a dictionary for a research project?

Year 8 students (12-13-year-olds) Signup and view all the answers

What activity was used to help students understand the complexity of an internet search and the potential pitfalls?

Playing an internet search game Signup and view all the answers

What resource would be most suitable for finding out about how much tree planting had taken place in a specific area over the last five years?

Secondary resource Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using extracts and facts from a variety of sources when looking for information?

To avoid bias and misconception Signup and view all the answers

Which model did the Year 4 students use for their research project on the Romans?

BAT model Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a model in the research process?

To make the research process more structured Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Big 6 model and the FOSIL model?

The Big 6 model emphasizes critical evaluation of resources, while the FOSIL model focuses on independent learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CRAAP test mentioned in the text?

To guide students in evaluating the quality of sources Signup and view all the answers

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

What can be used to promote specific genres of books?

How does the librarian measure the impact and outcomes of displays and stock promotion?

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

According to the text, why is reading considered the most basic of basics?

According to the text, what does the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) say about reading?

Which organization developed Premier League Reading Stars, an evidence-based reading intervention for students who enjoy football?

What is the purpose of the Give a Book grants mentioned in the text?

What is the aim of the Bookbuzz program?

What is DEAR time?

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 trying to develop a reading culture and create a reading rich environment?

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

According to the text, what can books do for children?

What is the role of librarians in a school's reading environment?

What should a new school librarian do to create a reading culture?

What is one of the best pieces of advice for a new school librarian?

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to encourage reading in the text?

What is the purpose of the yearly overnight readathon mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the in-house summer reading challenge mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the Golden Tickets mentioned in the text?

Which chapter in the book provides more information on key resources and activities for school librarians?

Which website provides a wealth of information and support for school librarians?

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

Which website provides information on national children's book awards and their parameters, as well as details of the shortlists and winners?

Which term refers to the understanding of the use of information in all its forms and digital products?

What is the National Literacy Trust's definition of literacy?

What is the misconception that many people have about digital literacy?

According to the text, what is the recommended approach for delivering lessons in the library and the classroom?

What is the role of the librarian in delivering lessons on information and digital literacy?

What is one of the challenges faced by librarians when delivering lessons on referencing and bibliography creation?

What method can be used to structure research and collaborative work in the library?

Which organization developed the BIG 6 model, one of the prevalent information literacy models used in UK schools?

According to the text, what is the definition of digital literacy provided by the American Library Association's Digital Literacy Task Force?

What is the most recognized model of digital literacy in higher education in the UK?

What is the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use called, according to the CILIP's Information Literacy Group?

According to the text, which model of digital literacy focuses on the key skills students need to develop?

According to the text, which model of digital literacy suggests that schools need to devote more time to cultural competencies and social skills?

According to the text, which model of digital literacy identifies the skills an individual needs to gain to become digitally literate?

According to the text, what is the challenge with using a model for information or digital literacy?

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that students may face when sifting through sources of information?

What is the purpose of gathering as much relevant information as possible in the inquiry work process?

What type of reading skills were practiced in the lesson where tables were set up with five books?

Which age group of students were divided into pairs and given a dictionary for a research project?

What activity was used to help students understand the complexity of an internet search and the potential pitfalls?

What resource would be most suitable for finding out about how much tree planting had taken place in a specific area over the last five years?

What is the purpose of using extracts and facts from a variety of sources when looking for information?

Which model did the Year 4 students use for their research project on the Romans?

What is the purpose of using a model in the research process?

What is the main difference between the Big 6 model and the FOSIL model?

What is the purpose of the CRAAP test mentioned in the text?

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