Library Week
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
The Locked Display Case
During Library Week, the oldest book in the school was placed in a glass display case. Priya leaned closer and noticed a folded note between two yellow pages. The librarian smiled. 'That note is a copy,' she explained. 'The real one is kept safely in the archive.' Priya grinned, relieved that curiosity had not put history at risk.
How to Choose a Book
A useful way to choose a book is to read the blurb, scan the first page and check whether the topic interests you. If there are more than five tricky words on one page, the book might be better for shared reading. A book that feels slightly challenging can still be a good choice if the story keeps you curious.
Book Club Message
Book Club meets in the library every Wednesday at lunchtime. This month we are comparing stories that have brave characters. Click the reading list to see the choices. If you want to suggest a book, add its title to the shared form before Friday.
Questions
The Locked Display Case
During Library Week, the oldest book in the school was placed in a glass display case. Priya leaned closer and noticed a folded note between two yellow pages. The librarian smiled. 'That note is a copy,' she explained. 'The real one is kept safely in the archive.' Priya grinned, relieved that curiosity had not put history at risk.
Text: The Locked Display Case
Where was the real note kept?
Text: The Locked Display Case
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: The Locked Display Case
In this text, what does 'archive' mean?
Text: The Locked Display Case
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: The Locked Display Case
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: The Locked Display Case
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: The Locked Display Case
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: The Locked Display Case
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
How to Choose a Book
A useful way to choose a book is to read the blurb, scan the first page and check whether the topic interests you. If there are more than five tricky words on one page, the book might be better for shared reading. A book that feels slightly challenging can still be a good choice if the story keeps you curious.
Text: How to Choose a Book
What might show a book is better for shared reading?
Text: How to Choose a Book
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: How to Choose a Book
In this text, what does 'scan' mean?
Text: How to Choose a Book
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: How to Choose a Book
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: How to Choose a Book
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: How to Choose a Book
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: How to Choose a Book
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Book Club Message
Book Club meets in the library every Wednesday at lunchtime. This month we are comparing stories that have brave characters. Click the reading list to see the choices. If you want to suggest a book, add its title to the shared form before Friday.
Text: Book Club Message
When does Book Club meet?
Text: Book Club Message
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Text: Book Club Message
In this text, what does 'suggest' mean?
Text: Book Club Message
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Text: Book Club Message
What is the main purpose of this text?
Text: Book Club Message
Which structure best describes this text?
Text: Book Club Message
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Text: Book Club Message
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Text: Library Week
Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?
Text: Library Week
Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.
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