Lesson T1.1.5

T1.1.5 Choosing and re-reading books for challenge and enjoyment Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. Why might a reader choose to re-read a favourite book?

    • Because a first reading always contains mistakes that can only be corrected on a second reading
    • Because a book must be read exactly twice before it is legally allowed to be borrowed
    • To notice details missed before, make comparisons and enjoy it again with more understanding
    • Because a second reading is required to pass every exam in the national curriculum

  2. What does 'reading for challenge' mean?

    • Reading as quickly as possible to finish the largest number of books in one term
    • Reading only books that have already been studied in lessons with a teacher present
    • Choosing books that stretch vocabulary, ideas and reading skills beyond what feels easy
    • Reading books with fewer than a hundred pages and simple pictures on every page

  3. A reader wants to choose a book for enjoyment. Which strategy is most helpful?

    • Reading the blurb and first page to judge whether the style and subject suit them
    • Choosing only books with the same cover colour as the last book they read
    • Choosing the longest book on the shelf so that the reading lasts as long as possible
    • Picking a book at random without reading any of its text or information about it

  4. Which is a benefit of reading widely across genres?

    • It helps a reader see how different writers tackle similar themes in different ways
    • It removes the need to think about meaning, because all genres are identical in style
    • It means the reader will automatically learn every language spoken anywhere on Earth
    • It guarantees the reader will never disagree with any author about any topic at all

  5. What does a comparison between two books involve?

    • Reading each book only in the library and never at home or at school
    • Identifying similarities and differences in themes, characters or style, supported by evidence
    • Choosing whichever book has the more attractive cover design on its front page
    • Counting the number of pages in each book and writing down the total for each one

  6. A reader re-reads a novel and realises that a character they thought was villainous was actually misunderstood. What does this show?

    • A second reading can change interpretation as the reader notices clues they missed the first time
    • Characters never change their meaning, so any reader's new view of them must be incorrect
    • The reader was wrong the first time, and their first reading should be ignored entirely
    • The author must have changed the book between the two readings for the reader's benefit

  7. A reader wants a challenge. Which book is most suitable?

    • A printed list of bus timetables kept in a school hall for passengers to read
    • A classic novel with complex sentences and themes such as justice and power, read slowly
    • A joke book with short puns on each page, which can be read in under half an hour
    • A picture book with one sentence per page and bright illustrations on every spread

  8. Which set of habits best supports a long-term reading goal?

    • Reading a little each day, keeping a list of books, and noting new words
    • Reading for ten hours once a year with no notes, then stopping completely afterwards
    • Reading each book in one sitting while ignoring any new vocabulary that appears
    • Reading only the final chapter of every book to find out how each story ends

  9. A student says, 'I enjoyed this book when I was ten but not now.' Which explanation is most reasonable?

    • Enjoyment is fixed when a book is first published and never varies for any reader
    • The book was printed incorrectly, and only the first edition can be enjoyed by readers
    • Books change their words each time a reader opens them, so the meaning is always different
    • Readers change with age and experience, so their response to a text can change over time

  10. Which is the best way to record a comparison between two books for a discussion?

    • A list of the names of everyone who has borrowed each book from the school library
    • A timetable showing when each book was printed and when it was sold in bookshops
    • A two-column note listing a shared theme and how each book presents it, with a quotation
    • A drawing of the covers of both books with no notes or quotations recorded at all

  11. A reader is choosing between two books by the same author. What might help them decide?

    • Reading a sample from each and considering which style and subject engages them more
    • Asking only a neighbour which book sold the most copies in the local town
    • Choosing the book with the most pages, since the author must have spent longest on it
    • Picking the book published last, since newer books are always better than older ones

  12. Why might a teacher suggest re-reading a text before writing an essay about it?

    • It means the writer can copy the essay plan from the first reading without any thinking
    • It saves time because the writer can skip the introduction and conclusion of the essay
    • It helps the writer find precise evidence, quotations and details to support their points
    • It is required because essays must always be written about books read at least three times

  13. What is foreshadowing?

    • A character's spoken line that repeats an earlier line of dialogue word for word
    • The repeated use of the same sound at the start of several neighbouring words
    • Hints or clues in earlier parts of a text that suggest events that will happen later
    • A short summary placed at the front of a book to describe how its ending turns out

  14. A reader keeps a reading log. Which entry best shows developing critical thinking?

    • Writing that the book was good, without giving any reason or example from the text
    • Noting that the ending seems hopeful, and quoting a line that supports this view
    • Listing the names of the characters in the order they first appear on each page
    • Writing down only the title of the book and the number of pages in it

  15. A student argues that re-reading builds familiarity. Which claim best supports this?

    • Familiar texts never contain any new ideas, so the reader can read them without concentrating
    • Re-reading removes all difficult vocabulary, so the reader never needs a dictionary again
    • Familiarity with characters and style lets the reader focus more on deeper meaning
    • Familiar texts are shorter, so the reader can finish them in half the time needed for new books

  16. Which statement about challenge and enjoyment in reading is most accurate?

    • Only easy books can be enjoyed, because hard books are always dull and unpleasant to read
    • Challenge and enjoyment cannot exist together, so a reader must choose only one of them
    • Enjoyment means reading only books that you have read before, never anything new
    • Challenging books can be enjoyable, and reading for pleasure can still build skills

  17. What is a 'blurb'?

    • A short description on a book's back or inside cover that summarises its content
    • A section at the start of a novel where the author thanks family and friends
    • A note from the publisher listing the printing costs of the book's first edition
    • A chapter at the very end of a book that contains a list of references and sources

  18. Which is the most useful evidence when comparing two books?

    • The price printed on the back cover of each book in a shop window
    • The name of the bookshop where the reader bought each book
    • The weight of each book measured on a kitchen scale in grams
    • A short quotation from each book that illustrates the point being made

  19. A reader borrows a book from the library but finds it too hard. What is the sensible next step?

    • Try a shorter or easier book, or read the first chapter with a dictionary to hand
    • Return the book with its spine broken, then ask the librarian to remove its title
    • Read the book backwards from the last page to make it simpler to understand
    • Give up on reading entirely, because the library cannot lend any book at this level

  20. A class is asked to choose a book for a reading challenge. Which decision is best?

    • Choose a book slightly beyond current comfort level and plan regular reading sessions
    • Choose a book that has already been adapted into a film, so no reading is needed
    • Choose a book that everyone in the class has already read at least twice before
    • Choose the shortest book and read it in a single session with no notes or discussion

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