Year 8 English: A Taste For Reading
Our Year 8 English students recently indulged in a ‘Book Tasting’ activity that turned their classroom into a vibrant ‘Literary Café’ complete with menus and table numbers.
Students explored a diverse menu of genres, including graphic novels, biographies, science-fiction, speculative fiction, classic literature and more.
This immersive experience allowed them to ‘sample’ various books, sparking curiosity and fostering a greater love for reading.
After their tastings, students shared their impressions and discussed which books they were most excited to devour next.
They each had checklists to record which genres they had trialled, and their menus required them to write down how they felt about each title, and if they would actually read it or not.
It was a fantastic way to ignite enthusiasm for literature and broaden their reading horizons.