What type of reader are you?

COMMUNICATING: GROUP DISCUSSION

1 What activities take place in the library? 2 What types of books might you find in the library? 3 What types of texts besides books might you find in the library? 4 What are three pieces of advice about the library you could take from this poem? COMMUNICATING: GROUP DISCUSSION Read these six reasons to join the library. Then discuss with your classmates whether there are any other points you would like to add to the list. Six reasons to join the library 1 In Ireland, we have public libraries that are completely free to join. 2 The library itself offers a quiet, peaceful space to sit and browse books or read. 3 If your local library doesn’t have the book you want, the library will find it and order it in for you – for free! 4 Joining is easy – all you need to do is fill in a form online or in person and get the signature of your parent or guardian. 5 You can renew books or order books online using the library app. 6 You can also read magazines, newspapers and e-books online and listen to audiobooks for free by using library apps, such as PressReader, RBdigital and BorrowBox. What Type Of Reader Are You? Many different types of reader exist in the world. You may yourself go through all the types in your lifetime or even in the space of a year. There are times in our life when we are reluctant to read and other times when we can’t get enough of reading. The important thing to know is that just because you may not be in love with reading right now, doesn’t mean you won’t fall in love with a book again sometime in the future. Take the quiz opposite to see what type of reader you are at the moment.©The Educational Company of Ireland

Do you consider yourself a good reader?

No Yes

Was there ever a time in your life when you considered yourself a good reader? How often do you read at home?

No Yes Once a week Most days

Reluctant Reader Hibernating Reader Regular Reader Total Bookworm

You are not keen on reading… yet! How about trying an audiobook or podcast to kick-start your reading journey? Or maybe a magazine, a newspaper or a short story might whet your appetite instead? You once liked reading but have somehow fallen out of the habit. Spend some time browsing and try to match your reading choices and text types to your interests. Would you enjoy a magazine about boxing or cars? Or would you prefer to read about current events in a newspaper? Well done, you are reading regularly! Try expanding your horizons by checking out some books from genres you don’t usually gravitate towards.

Congratulations, you are reaping the rewards of being an avid reader! Keep challenging yourself with books from different genres and a variety of text types. How long do you read for at home in one sitting? Was learning to read a frustrating experience for you? NoYes Under 30 minutes An hour or more COMMUNICATING: GROUP DISCUSSION Discuss the questions below in small groups or with your whole class. 1 Which type of reader were you? 2 Which type of reader would you like to be? 3 What advice could you give someone who wanted to read more? 4 What advice might you give someone who doesn’t like to read at all?©The Educational Company of Ireland