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Using the Lifelong readers Reading Promotion Activities:
It is recommended to start small. Begin by testing out one or two of the
reading promotion activities in the classroom. At this time it is important to
keep notes of how the activities went, what worked well and what could be
improved.
Involve pupils with the formulation of activities so as to build upon their
interests
Take time to explore the variety of activities on the website and adapt as
necessary
Trial activities with small groups of pupils so as to determine the most
effective activities for reading promotion
Reading promotion activities need to be tailored to the needs of individual
pupils and so may need adapting
If possible involve parents in the activities of the classroom, alternatively
inform them of the reading promotion initiative of the school.
Children from an international background may be helped from reading books
in their native language and through the engagement of parents.
It is important that awareness of reading promotion is kept high on the
agendas of the teaching staff. Posters highlighting reading for pleasure, having
it as an item on the staff meeting agendas and talking to fellow professionals
about it are all effective ways of spreading awareness.
The use of the local library is a great way of enhancing reading promotion
activities. Often libraries run community events and initiatives to promote
reading. Practitioners are recommended to investigate how the library and
school can work together to promote reading among young people.
