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THE READING GAME

THE READING GAME. THE READING GAME. Have fun with The Reading Game!. THE READING GAME. Promote the ‘Healthy Reading’ habit Encourage a varied reading diet. THE READING GAME. Explore the Reading Game And you will find A world of books To exercise their minds. FIRST BEGINNINGS.

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THE READING GAME

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  1. THE READING GAME

  2. THE READING GAME Have fun with The Reading Game!

  3. THE READING GAME Promote the ‘Healthy Reading’ habit Encourage a varied reading diet

  4. THE READING GAME Explore the Reading Game And you will find A world of books To exercise their minds

  5. FIRST BEGINNINGS • First played World Book Day 1998 at Harlaw Academy, Aberdeen • Now regularly timetabled at Harlaw • Offered to Aberdeen City school librarians in February 2002 • Published by Carel Press June 2002

  6. I’m a Fantasy Fan I’m a Horror Ghoul I’m a Real Romantic I’m a History Hound I’m a Space Invader I’m an Adventurer WHAT IS THE READING GAME? • A whirlwind tour of the world of books!

  7. BOOKS AND THEME PARKS • Bring excitement to choosing books • Create a reading theme park?

  8. THEME PARK MAPS • Create excitement • Highly illustrated • Intricately folded • Anticipation of attractions • Satisfaction in ticking off the attractions visited

  9. A MARRIAGE MADE IN ORLANDO! • Visual excitement of theme park maps • Dashing from one attraction to another • Marking off the attractions visited • Apply all this to books - then add a whistle!

  10. WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY THE READING GAME • The Reading Game pack • Photocopied set of maps • Selection of books for reading zones Enthusiasm!

  11. Reading Game Samples

  12. THE READING GAME - YOUR WAY • Noisy or sedate - you choose! • Ready-to-go or Pick ‘n’ Mix - flexible format • 24 different Reading Zones, fiction and non-fiction • Different book selections for different ages and abilities

  13. PLAYING THE READING GAME • Groups visit reading zones • A starter card determines the first zone • Free choice of zones after the first • When the whistle blows, MOVE!

  14. Choose me! WHAT HAPPENS AT THE ZONES? • look at the books • judge the books • decide what makes a book shout CHOOSE ME!

  15. Look at me I’m so attractive! I’m really intriguing! I’m VERY exciting! If nobody wants me, I’m off! CHOOSE ME ! • attractive cover • interesting ‘blurb’ • exciting start

  16. READING GAME MAP • Players enter their favourite titles at each zone into the map • Players use the map as their personal list of ‘must-reads’

  17. READING GAME EXPERIENCES • Players • enjoy the noise and activity • discover new authors and titles • clamour to borrow the books

  18. READING GAME EXPERIENCES • Teachers appreciate the serious aims behind the fun • encouraging the ‘healthy reading’ habit • teamwork • critical judgement • communication skills

  19. READING GAME EXPERIENCES • Librarians welcome the opportunity to • showcase stock • encourage book borrowing • promote the library as a fun environment

  20. USING THE READING GAME • suited to pupils in upper primary and lower secondary • supports national educational initiatives such as the Literacy Hour in England and Wales and 5-14 in Scotland • special events in public libraries

  21. THE READING GAME HAVE FUN WITH THE READING GAME!

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