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LibrarySkills, Inc. is proud to present… THE GENRE GAME

LibrarySkills, Inc. is proud to present… THE GENRE GAME. THE GENRE GAME. Have fun reading with The Genre Game!. THE GENRE GAME. Promote the ‘Healthy Reading’ habit Encourage a varied reading diet. THE GENRE GAME. Explore the Genre Game And you will find A world of books

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LibrarySkills, Inc. is proud to present… THE GENRE GAME

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  1. LibrarySkills, Inc. is proud to present…THE GENRE GAME

  2. THE GENRE GAME Have fun reading with The Genre Game!

  3. THE GENRE GAME Promote the ‘Healthy Reading’ habit Encourage a varied reading diet

  4. THE GENRE GAME Explore the Genre Game And you will find A world of books To exercise their minds

  5. I’m a Fantasy Fan I’m a Horror Ghoul I’m a Real Romantic I’m a History Hound I’m a Space Invader I’m an Adventurer WHAT IS THE GENRE GAME? • A whirlwind tour of the world of books!

  6. BOOKS AND THEME PARKS • Bring excitement to choosing books • Create a reading theme park?

  7. THEME PARK MAPS • Create excitement • Highly illustrated • Intricately folded • Anticipation of attractions • Satisfaction in checking off the attractions visited

  8. A MARRIAGE MADE IN ORLANDO! • Visual excitement of theme park maps • Dashing from one attraction to another • Marking off the attractions visited • Apply all this to books - then add a whistle!

  9. WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY THE GENRE GAME • The Genre Game pack • Photocopied set of maps • Selection of books for reading zones Enthusiasm!

  10. Genre Game Samples

  11. THE GENRE GAME - YOUR WAY • Noisy or sedate - you choose! • Ready-to-go or Pick ‘n’ Mix - flexible format • 24 different Reading Zones, fiction and non-fiction • Different book selections for different ages and abilities

  12. PLAYING THE GENRE GAME • Groups visit reading zones • A starter card determines the first zone • Free choice of zones after the first • When the whistle blows, MOVE!

  13. Choose me! WHAT HAPPENS AT THE ZONES? • look at the books • judge the books • decide what makes a book shout “CHOOSE ME!”

  14. Look at me I’m so attractive! I’m really intriguing! I’m VERY exciting! If nobody wants me, I’m off! CHOOSE ME ! • attractive cover • interesting ‘blurb’ • exciting start

  15. GENRE GAME MAP • Players enter their favorite titles at each zone into the map • Players use the map as their personal list of ‘must-reads’

  16. GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES • Players • enjoy the noise and activity • discover new authors and titles • clamor to borrow the books

  17. GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES • Teachers appreciate the serious aims behind the fun • encouraging the ‘healthy reading’ habit • teamwork • critical judgement • communication skills

  18. GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES • Librarians welcome the opportunity to • showcase stock • encourage book borrowing • promote the library as a fun environment

  19. USING THE READING GAME • suited to students in Grades 4-12 • supports national educational initiatives • Special reading events in public libraries

  20. THE GENRE GAME HAVE FUN WITH THE GENRE GAME!

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