PRIMARY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 2022-23

SUNRISE ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL,MUSAFFAH LIBRARY ACTIVITY GRADES 1-4 AY - 2022-2023

LIBRARY, where minds meet and ideas pop up!! The school library fosters the development of life-long learning abilities and enthuse love for reading in students. It also provides teachers with instructional material and professional resources. OBJECTIVES • To Provide A Curriculum Based Flexibility For Reading. • To Schedule Open Access Learning Environment That Accommodates All Learners. • To Facilitate Creation Of New Knowledge And Resources Encourage Optimal Use Of Library By All Staff And Students. • To Effectively Participate In The Teaching-Learning Programs Of The School. • To Support And Enhance Educational Goals.

LIBRARY ACTION PLAN (2022-2023) 1. Planning to start a program called BOOKSTAGRAM (One minute brief video talk about the book read last and Book your next book now!) 2. Read five age appropriate books in a term, write reviews and get gift. 3. Introduce best reader awards. 4. Encourage reading E- books. 5. Encourage publish/display literary work/activity of students in the newspaper/magazine or social media platforms. General Library Rules… • All students and employees of the school are members of school library. Students are only allowed to stay in the library, for their library periods. • Ask the Librarian if you need help. • Library cannot be used to eat FOOD • Library cannot be used as a classroom for teaching. • Absolute silence inside the library must be observed at all times. Do not play/ roam around inside the library.

• Do not make books dirty. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing of library materials or property are strictly prohibited. Library furniture/equipment should not be moved from its original places. • Books to be returned within the specified time period, else, fine will be charged as per rules. • In case of Misused, damaged or lost books, the person concerned will have to replace the book or pay the prevailing price of the book. • Keep our library clean. Arrange the chairs / push in the chairs and return all materials to the areas where you found them before you leave. • Teachers have to keep their personal belongings in the STAFF ROOM, NOT IN THE LIBRARY. • The Librarian shall reserve the right to withdraw or refuse Library services to any user who disregards the above-listed rules and regulations. No books/ library materials are to be taken out from the library unless it is properly issued. Some Library collections are not for loan. Reference books, non-print materials and periodicals are for Library Use Only. HAPPY READING…

JUNIOR LIBRARY: Library is a source of information and ideas, a place for learning and the creation of new knowledge.



Bookstagram (1 MIN MINUTE VIDEO TALK ABOUT BOOKS) ❖ BOOKSTGRAM IS A READING PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE READING HABIT AMONGST THE INTERNET SAVVY GENERATION TODAY. ❖ Today’s learners belong to an instant generation with easy access to all kinds of information just at the click of a button. So, in order to tap the potential of future book readers, BOOKSTAGRAM, an innovative program has been initiated at SEPS. ❖ BOOKSTAGRAM will serve as an interactive platform where students can record a 30-60 seconds video talking about a recent book they have read and sharing quick reasons why the listeners should grab a copy of that book too.

Book your next book now!! OBJECTIVES • To help the students to enjoy reading more and motivate them to read for pleasure • To develop literary skills like comprehension, speed, note taking and referencing • To develop critical thinking, public speaking and presentation skills • To promote innovation and creativity • To develop information and digital literacy skills • To nurture the students to become lifelong readers and learners.

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BOOK REVIEWS: A review gives the reader a concise summary of the content. This includes a relevant description of the topic as well as its overall perspective, argument, or purpose. More importantly, a review offers a critical assessment of the content.

CREATIVE WRITING: Practicing creative writing is about a lot more than just improving your grammar, spelling and vocabulary; it will allow you to develop your own unique voice and share your perspective without limitations, expressing how you feel about the worlds inside and outside of your head.

GUIDED READING: The goal of guided reading is for students to use these strategies independently on their way to becoming fluent, skilled readers. Guided Reading helps the students to develop positive attitudes towards reading, use appropriate strategies to gain meaning from texts eg inferring, skimming, scanning and comprehending the text .Close reading skills enable them to respond to the language and ideas in the text which helps explore language, to think critically, to access information and use it effectively.

BOOK FAIR: A three day Book Fair in collaboration with DC Books, had been organized in connection with the National Library Week. The fair was opened by the principal Dr.Thakur Mulchandani on 25th October 2022. The Fair ended on October 27th, 2022. Students and staff were invited to the world of books. They could purchase books on attractive discount prices.

SHARING A BOOK/BUDDY READING: Buddy reads are incredibly popular in the book community. They allow you and a friend to share in the experience of reading the same book together and discussing it.

BEST READER CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION: It offers motivation to these students for further improvement.At the same time, it is an incentive for other students who need to work hard on their reading skills. It is an important certificate that almost every education institute presents to deserving students.

READING GIVES HAPPINESS TO MIND AND BODY: Reading consistently strengthens connections in the brain, improves memory and concentration, and may even help you live longer. Reading can also reduce stress levels and prevent age-related cognitive decline. To read more, set aside time every day to pick up a book, whether it's during your commute or before bed.

Library Decoration: Library decorations combines both aspects. It gives you an elegant place for your book collection and adds a sophisticated look to any given room.In SEPS there is a motivation ambience with highly inspirational quotes and posters. There are many creative drawings too.

READ ALOUD ACIVITY: Children acquire language primarily through listening. Reading aloud lets children regularly hear new words in new contexts, which builds their vocabulary and helps them develop a stronger awareness of the communicative possibilities of language.

INTRODUCED GOLDEN STAR After the introduction of Bookstagram, not much participation were recorded. So I introduced the Golden star which is given to those children who are participating in the bookstagram. This gave a huge response from each class.

GRADE- 1 LIBRARY ACTIVITY Sequencing the story and give appropriate title.

GRADE- 2 LIBRARY ACTIVITY Observe the video and sequence them in the order

GRADE- 3 LIBRARY ACTIVITY To observe and identify from the clues given

GRADE- 4 LIBRARY ACTIVITY To observe and improve the vocabulary in children

STORY TELLING Story telling was also one of the activities conducted. Students were told stories and asked questions related the same. Some of the stories are:- 1. Beauty and the Beast 2. Chicken Licken 3. Birbal’s painting 4. The King Midas 5. Mothers love has no equals, etc…

CONDUCTING QUIZZEs Quizzes were conducted on the basis of books and general knowledge.