Book Speed Dating and Personality Test Event Overview
BOOK SPEED DATING
JANUARY 8TH & 9TH
READ THEORY
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GO TO READTHEORY.ORG
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CREATE AN ACCOUNT—WRITE DOWN YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
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ENTER CLASS CODE (DO NOT JOIN THE WRONG CLASS!!!):
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1
ST
HOUR: 2WXYXJB1
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6
TH
HOUR: ZBA6JHFK
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TAKE READING PRETEST & WRITE DOWN LEXILE SCORE BELOW YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD
IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
BOOK PERSONALITY TEST
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GO TO
HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/CHILDRENS-BOOKS-SITE/2011/MAY/13/QUIZ-
HARRY-POTTER-NARNIA-JACQUELINE-WILSON
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KEEP TRACK OF ANSWERS (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) IN YOUR NOTEBOOK & ADD UP RESULTS WHEN
YOU ARE DONE
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CHOOSE THE
BEST/CLOSEST
ANSWER FOR EACH IF YOU DON’T THINK ANY APPLY TO YOU
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CLICK TO VIEW THE RESULTS/VIEW THE TYPES OF BOOK THAT WILL BE MOST APPEALING TO
YOU (ACCORDING TO YOUR TEST)
BOOK PERSONALITY TEST
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Mostly As - You're imaginative, adventurous and want to know
everything. You think reading about the past is a good way of
avoiding mistakes in the future. You enjoy historical fiction.
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Tamar by Mal Peet. Ivanhoe by Walter Scott.
Troy by Adele Geras
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
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Mostly Bs - You're very imaginative, adventurous and a bit of a
dreamer. You love fantasy/magic.
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Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones
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Mostly Cs - You're not the type to sit quietly and let things happen.
You're full of energy and like a plot that races along. You enjoy
action/drama.
•
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
Junk by Melvin Burgess
Young Bond by Charlie Higson
•
Mostly Ds - You like people to get on well. You might be a bit of a
dreamer and you're a romantic at heart. You like stories about love.
•
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
•
Mostly Es - You're independent, active and occasionally naughty. A
rebel at heart, you like to read books with strong characters.
•
The Outsiders by SE Hinton
Talking in Whispers by James Watson
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
•
Mostly Fs - You're brave and a bit of a thrill seeker. You like solving
mysteries and reading spooky books.
•
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly
The Traitor Game by B.R. Collins. Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy
•
Mostly Gs - Laughter is really important to you. You have a good
sense of humor, are playful and like reading funny books.
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Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
The Adrian Mole Diaries by Sue Townsend
Withering Tights by Louise Rennison
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First Step
–Choose a genre table to start at. Start looking (WITH YOUR EYES, NOT YOUR HANDS) at the books on your
table. DO NOT OPEN THEM.
•
Second Step
–The “first impression.” This first minute is the most crucial. Just like with normal speed dating, you look for an
attraction. This goes the same way with the books: which ones stand out to you the most, which one has a cool cover or an
interesting title, do you know the author of the book. Look to see if there is an attraction between you and the books on the
table. DO NOT OPEN THEM YET.
•
Third Step
–Start reading the book, the back cover is a good place to start. If the book is short stories, poetry, or nonfiction,
you can start at any point that interests you. If it is fiction or otherwise necessary, start with the first chapter. This should be
completely silent. You have only five minutes to “get to know” this book and see if you want a second date with it.
•
If you decided before the five minutes are up that you do not like the one you have chosen, pick another from the stack on the
table and start reading it.
•
Fourth Step
– Talk with your pals! Just like dating, you want your friends opinions on who you are seeing. Each person will
have three minutes to give their opinion on any of the books that are on the table. (HINT: If you brought one in this is your
time to share with your peers what you like about the book.) IF you didn’t bring one in, but you know about the books, share
with the others why or why not it might/might not be a good book to read this semester.
•
Fifth Step
–If you like your book speed date, write down it's "digits" on the handout I gave you at the beginning of class for
you to contact later. You are still going to explore the other books and can always “throw that fish back in” if a better book
comes along!
•
You must have a minimum of one book per genre filled out on your handout to turn in at the end of the activity.
DIRECTIONS FOR SPEED DATING
READING LETTER
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ARRANGE YOUR DESKS IN TWO ROWS TO FACE THE PERSON WHO SITS BEHIND YOU (SIDES)
OR NEXT TO YOU (MIDDLE ROW)
•
YOU HAVE 3 MINUTES TO GO THROUGH YOUR READING LETTER WITH EACH PARTNER. WHEN
THE BUZZER GOES OFF, THE ROW ON THE RIGHT WILL GET UP AND SHIFT DOWN ONE SEAT.
THIS WILL REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE MET WITH EVERY PERSON IN YOUR ROW
•
WITH YOUR SHOULDER PARTNER, SWAP LETTERS AND READ THROUGH. THEN WRITE A HALF-
PAGE RESPONSE CONTAINING:
•
WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR BOOK
•
BOOKS YOU CAN RECOMMEND THAT MIGHT BE SIMILAR/THEY MIGHT ENJOY
•
IF YOU THINK YOU WILL READ THEIR BOOK
Engage in a Book Speed Dating event on January 8th & 9th where you can discover your reading preferences through various activities like the Book Personality Test. Participate in activities like Read Theory to enhance your reading skills and identify genres that resonate with you based on your personality traits. The event offers an interactive way to explore different book genres and connect with titles that capture your interest.
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BOOK SPEED DATING JANUARY 8TH & 9TH
READ THEORY GO TO READTHEORY.ORG CREATE AN ACCOUNT WRITE DOWN YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD IN YOUR NOTEBOOK ENTER CLASS CODE (DO NOT JOIN THE WRONG CLASS!!!): 1STHOUR: 2WXYXJB1 6THHOUR: ZBA6JHFK TAKE READING PRETEST & WRITE DOWN LEXILE SCORE BELOW YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
BOOK PERSONALITY TEST GO TO HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/CHILDRENS-BOOKS-SITE/2011/MAY/13/QUIZ- HARRY-POTTER-NARNIA-JACQUELINE-WILSON KEEP TRACK OF ANSWERS (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) IN YOUR NOTEBOOK & ADD UP RESULTS WHEN YOU ARE DONE CHOOSE THE BEST/CLOSEST ANSWER FOR EACH IF YOU DON T THINK ANY APPLY TO YOU CLICK TO VIEW THE RESULTS/VIEW THE TYPES OF BOOK THAT WILL BE MOST APPEALING TO YOU (ACCORDING TO YOUR TEST)
BOOK PERSONALITY TEST Mostly As - You're imaginative, adventurous and want to know everything. You think reading about the past is a good way of avoiding mistakes in the future. You enjoy historical fiction. Mostly Ds - You like people to get on well. You might be a bit of a dreamer and you're a romantic at heart. You like stories about love. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn Tamar by Mal Peet. Ivanhoe by Walter Scott. Troy by Adele Geras The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys Mostly Es - You're independent, active and occasionally naughty. A rebel at heart, you like to read books with strong characters. Mostly Bs - You're very imaginative, adventurous and a bit of a dreamer. You love fantasy/magic. The Outsiders by SE Hinton Talking in Whispers by James Watson Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien The Changeover by Margaret Mahy Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones Mostly Fs - You're brave and a bit of a thrill seeker. You like solving mysteries and reading spooky books. Mostly Cs - You're not the type to sit quietly and let things happen. You're full of energy and like a plot that races along. You enjoy action/drama. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly The Traitor Game by B.R. Collins. Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman Junk by Melvin Burgess Young Bond by Charlie Higson Mostly Gs - Laughter is really important to you. You have a good sense of humor, are playful and like reading funny books. Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons The Adrian Mole Diaries by Sue Townsend Withering Tights by Louise Rennison
First Step Choose a genre table to start at. Start looking (WITH YOUR EYES, NOT YOUR HANDS) at the books on your table. DO NOT OPEN THEM. DIRECTIONS FOR SPEED DATING Second Step The first impression. This first minute is the most crucial. Just like with normal speed dating, you look for an attraction. This goes the same way with the books: which ones stand out to you the most, which one has a cool cover or an interesting title, do you know the author of the book. Look to see if there is an attraction between you and the books on the table. DO NOT OPEN THEM YET. Third Step Start reading the book, the back cover is a good place to start. If the book is short stories, poetry, or nonfiction, you can start at any point that interests you. If it is fiction or otherwise necessary, start with the first chapter. This should be completely silent. You have only five minutes to get to know this book and see if you want a second date with it. If you decided before the five minutes are up that you do not like the one you have chosen, pick another from the stack on the table and start reading it. Fourth Step Talk with your pals! Just like dating, you want your friends opinions on who you are seeing. Each person will have three minutes to give their opinion on any of the books that are on the table. (HINT: If you brought one in this is your time to share with your peers what you like about the book.) IF you didn t bring one in, but you know about the books, share with the others why or why not it might/might not be a good book to read this semester. Fifth Step If you like your book speed date, write down it's "digits" on the handout I gave you at the beginning of class for you to contact later. You are still going to explore the other books and can always throw that fish back in if a better book comes along! You must have a minimum of one book per genre filled out on your handout to turn in at the end of the activity.
READING LETTER ARRANGE YOUR DESKS IN TWO ROWS TO FACE THE PERSON WHO SITS BEHIND YOU (SIDES) OR NEXT TO YOU (MIDDLE ROW) YOU HAVE 3 MINUTES TO GO THROUGH YOUR READING LETTER WITH EACH PARTNER. WHEN THE BUZZER GOES OFF, THE ROW ON THE RIGHT WILL GET UP AND SHIFT DOWN ONE SEAT. THIS WILL REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE MET WITH EVERY PERSON IN YOUR ROW WITH YOUR SHOULDER PARTNER, SWAP LETTERS AND READ THROUGH. THEN WRITE A HALF- PAGE RESPONSE CONTAINING: WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR BOOK BOOKS YOU CAN RECOMMEND THAT MIGHT BE SIMILAR/THEY MIGHT ENJOY IF YOU THINK YOU WILL READ THEIR BOOK
