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OLYMPIC READING TRAIL
Objectives
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To encourage children to read more widely
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To develop a willingness to read for pleasure and enjoyment
Setting, materials and preparation
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Display board with genres displayed, books from the library, local libraries,
parent information leaflet, bronze, silver and gold medals.
Step-by-Step Description
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Each of the events in the pentathlon event represent a different focus eg
humour, adventure, mystery, poetry, animal stories etc.
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These are displayed within school.
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For every type of book a child reads that relates to one of the foci, they receive
a stamp in their Olympic passport.
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When they have read one book from each of the 5 foci, they receive a bronze
medal which is presented to them in a special ‘ceremony’ in front of the whole
school.
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To gain their silver medal, they must read a further book from each section.
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To gain a gold medal, they need to read a third book from each section.
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Parents are informed of the Olympic Reading Trail so as to help their children
choose appropriate books.
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