Destiny Catalogue
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Reading and Writing Activities
Quizzes
Fun Reading Quizzes
https://bookriot.com/2013/04/10/25-fun-bookish-quizzes/
Interesting Book-Based Quizzes
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes/
What's your reading personality
https://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/
Dozens of book quizzes from students
https://www.readcentral.com/Quizzes
Word Builder
How many words can you make (in English) from the letters contained in DUSSELDORFSCHOOL. Remember you can only use letters as many times as they appear here. No proper nouns/names. Share you work with Mr. Crouch. The winner receives a book prize.
Reading Groups
Sit and relax with a good book and your friends. Every few minutes, stop and let your friends know what you have been reading. Don't know what to say? Describe the character, the style of language, the setting, or what you think is going to happen next.
Choose a book for your friend
Exactly what it says. Ask your friend about their reading interests and use this information to choose a new book for them.
Book Report
Want to see your Book Report on the Library website? Create a Google Doc and share it with Mr. Crouch. Remember to include:
Title and Author
Approximate reading age
Genre/style
A brief summary of the plot - but don't say too much!
Any interesting points that would help someone decide whether to choose the book
Writing Exercise 1
Write a descriptive paragraph on the theme of 'winter scene'. Here's the thing: you cannot use words with the letter 'a'!
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Writing Exercise 2
Writing a descriptive paragraph on the theme of 'the sunset'. Here's the thing: you cannot describe the colours!
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Haiku
Write a great haiku
Be evocative and bold
Write beautifully
(the pattern of syllables is 5-7-5)
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Read and Listen
With a friend, take turns to either read your book out loud or listen whilst your friend does so. Can you help each other to read out loud more effectively.
Reading and speaking in different languages.
Do you speak a language that your friends don't know? Teach them a few words and let them hear what the language sounds like.
Make a story circle
Use the template to make a story circle. You'll need scissors, a split pin, and a template (see Mr. Crouch)
Fun Reading Quizzes
https://bookriot.com/2013/04/10/25-fun-bookish-quizzes/
Interesting Book-Based Quizzes
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes/
What's your reading personality
https://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/
Dozens of book quizzes from students
https://www.readcentral.com/Quizzes
Word Builder
How many words can you make (in English) from the letters contained in DUSSELDORFSCHOOL. Remember you can only use letters as many times as they appear here. No proper nouns/names. Share you work with Mr. Crouch. The winner receives a book prize.
Reading Groups
Sit and relax with a good book and your friends. Every few minutes, stop and let your friends know what you have been reading. Don't know what to say? Describe the character, the style of language, the setting, or what you think is going to happen next.
Choose a book for your friend
Exactly what it says. Ask your friend about their reading interests and use this information to choose a new book for them.
Book Report
Want to see your Book Report on the Library website? Create a Google Doc and share it with Mr. Crouch. Remember to include:
Title and Author
Approximate reading age
Genre/style
A brief summary of the plot - but don't say too much!
Any interesting points that would help someone decide whether to choose the book
Writing Exercise 1
Write a descriptive paragraph on the theme of 'winter scene'. Here's the thing: you cannot use words with the letter 'a'!
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Writing Exercise 2
Writing a descriptive paragraph on the theme of 'the sunset'. Here's the thing: you cannot describe the colours!
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Haiku
Write a great haiku
Be evocative and bold
Write beautifully
(the pattern of syllables is 5-7-5)
If you'd like to, share your work with Mr. Crouch
Read and Listen
With a friend, take turns to either read your book out loud or listen whilst your friend does so. Can you help each other to read out loud more effectively.
Reading and speaking in different languages.
Do you speak a language that your friends don't know? Teach them a few words and let them hear what the language sounds like.
Make a story circle
Use the template to make a story circle. You'll need scissors, a split pin, and a template (see Mr. Crouch)
ISD Writes 2020! - You can now download the compendium
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We are excited to announce that a compendium of ISD Writes 2020! creative writing has now been published. The 80-page book is a celebration of ISD's creativity, with entries from students, parents, and staff. Congratulations to everyone who took part in our writing challenge.
You can download a PDF version of the document on this page You can also purchase a print copy from the Blurb Website. You can change the region settings to Germany to see the price in Euros. Please note that shipping from the U.S. and tax will be added to your order. A print version of the PDF is on display in the Library and a copy of the professionally printed book is on its way to us from the U.S. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks to Anna Gsanger and Patrick Glynn from ISD's Communication and Marketing Department for their help in the production of the compendium. Regards, Stuart Crouch Head of Senior School Libraries crouchs@isdedu.de |
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Resources for Teens
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If you need to find a book about a teen issue, but would rather not ask us for it in person, you can use this handy shelf guide:
You can also search for yourself at http://destiny.isdedu.de (click on ISD Senior School Library and LRC). The numbers in the right-hand column of the document tell you where to find books on the shelves. If you do need help, the Library staff will help you and respect your privacy. (However, if we are concerned about your welfare, we are happy to refer you to one of ISD’s school counsellors, or to another trusted adult in the school). You can also download the document here:
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