Your Library To understand how to effectively use the library. Paired Discussion Pupil A: What is the purpose of a library? Pupil B: I think the purpose of a library is…

The Library Here are some of the services that the library will provide: Study guides and textbooks for revision Printing A place to revise or complete homework Books for entertainment A place to borrow stationery from

Independent Reading Lessons You must have a reading book in your school bag at all times. Your English teacher will tell you which day your reading lesson will be on. Additionally, once a week in form time, you will be reading your book independently. This will begin in the week beginning Monday 3 rd October.

Expectations You will be permitted to borrow two books from the library. You must return and select a new book at break-time, lunch-time or after school. If you think that you will finish reading your book within the reading lesson you must borrow an additional book before the lesson. Points and postcards will be awarded for pupils who are consistently well-equipped. If you do not have a reading book, your Reading Record Book and your book mark you will be given a C1 and a negative behaviour report.

Reading Record Book At the start of each independent reading lesson and literacy form time you will write: The date in full. The title of the book you are reading. The page number that you are on. At the end of each independent reading lesson and literacy form time you will write: The page number that you are now on. A list of three new words that you have read in a sentence.

Model Example Tuesday 6 th September Title of book: Pride and Prejudice I started reading on page 43. I finished reading on page The man liked to eat cake an excessive amount. 2. Elizabeth was very independent. 3. The Darcy family were very wealthy. …………………………………………………………………………..

Your Name Year English Teacher’s Name Form Teacher’s Name

How Is The Library Organised? All of the fiction books are organised in alphabetical order using the writer’s surname. For example, if you were searching for a book by Michael Morpurgo you would look in ‘Youth Fiction’ in the ‘M’ section.

Youth Fiction

Novels

Non-Fiction

Brand New Youth Fiction

How Do I Borrow And Return Books? How To Borrow Select a book from the shelves. 1. Take it to your teacher. 2. They will log your details onto the system. How To Return 1. When returning books simply place the book in the box next to the teacher’s desk.

Essential Equipment Your Book Mark Your Reading Book Your Reading Record Book