Six book challenge 2010 Taking the Challenge tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2009-09-23://22 2010-12-15T14:19:22Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en De Montfort University Six Book Challenge tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2603 2010-12-15T13:52:08Z 2010-12-15T14:19:22Z We launch the Six Book Challenge at De Montfort University on Wednesday 19th January 2011. It is open to all staff , but the main emphasis is helping ,supporting and encouraging the less confident readers or those who may be... Andrew Jennison We launch the Six Book Challenge at De Montfort University on Wednesday 19th January 2011. It is open to all staff , but the main emphasis is helping ,supporting and encouraging the less confident readers or those who may be getting into reading for the first time.We have faculty book swap areas and a seperate Quickread library.It is our intention to organise lunchtime talks by famous Leicester writers and get peole reading , and make it fun!

]]> USDAW SEARCH FOR A THOUSAND READERS tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2574 2010-11-26T21:47:09Z 2010-11-26T21:56:37Z David Kendall USDAW Union Learning Reps are building on their previous success in Yorkshire & Humber, and the North West. For 2011 they have purchased enough materials to bring the Six Book Challenge to a thousand readers.
'The Six Book Challenge is a fantastic initative. It's added another dimension to our workplace learning promotions and really captured the imagination of our members.'
Ann Murphy, national co-ordinator for lifelong learning, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers

]]> From Fergusile Park Library [ALLS] tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2213 2010-04-27T08:50:28Z 2010-04-29T13:14:36Z I am on my fifth book and its called the Godfather. I have also read a lot of good books. My favourite was Three shots in the night. Willam Wallace that was interesting to find out the hstory of Scootland... Thomas Roy I am on my fifth book and its called the Godfather. I have also read a lot of good books.
My favourite was Three shots in the night. Willam Wallace that was interesting to find out the hstory of Scootland

]]> From Ferguslie Park Library (ALLS) tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2214 2010-04-27T08:49:45Z 2010-04-27T09:25:07Z I enjoy reading books and I get more out of them everytime I read the book and have enjoyed Doctor Who .I think Dr.Who Was the best and he should return to the programme rather than the new man. The... Paul Quinn I enjoy reading books and I get more out of them everytime I read the book and have enjoyed Doctor Who .I think Dr.Who Was the best and he should return to the programme
rather than the new man. The book I am reading just now is Decide Your Destiny.and Army Of Ghosts

]]> doncaster esol blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2125 2010-04-20T13:13:05Z 2010-04-20T13:28:15Z I normaly like reading books. I especially like to read English books. It brushes-up my English knowledge and most of the books give advice for life. This six book reading challenge I enjoyed a lot. Before I had difficulty to... Carol Wootton I normaly like reading books. I especially like to read English books. It brushes-up my English knowledge and most of the books give advice for life. This six book reading challenge I enjoyed a lot. Before I had difficulty to find the time for reading but after I started the challenge I found time to read, like when I travel somewhere I carry a book. This is a very good ide to make students to read books.

Ann Jayakody
L 1

]]> TfL's Renegades are sitting comfortably and they have begun... tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2100 2010-04-08T13:19:29Z 2010-04-08T13:29:28Z We eased into the Challenge with well-known author Ian Rankin. As far as our tutor is concerned, you can't go wrong with the man who penned Rebus. "An Afternoon" was taken from the archives of last year's 'Story'. The campaign... Christine Brathwaite We eased into the Challenge with well-known author Ian Rankin. As far as our tutor is concerned, you can't go wrong with the man who penned Rebus.

"An Afternoon" was taken from the archives of last year's 'Story'. The campaign aimed at celebrating the short story. An Afternoon's main character, Rab, is a policeman and we join him during the policing of a football match.

Our resident, former semi-pro footballer Mookthar explains the jargon of the beautiful game to the football novices amongst us.

We're very taken with the use of similes and metaphors. A couple of us have our sights on GCSE English in the future and analysing the use of such devices proves useful and interesting. Although it would be difficult to shoehorn them into a casual conversation, we'll be more equipped to work out further examples in other fiction books we WILL read!

Madina was impressed by Rankin's ability to pull the reader in very quickly and enjoyed the fact the story was told from a policemen's point of view.

The story was quite significant for Alan as it was the very first time he had read a story in English during his 27 years in the UK. Alan found out how valuable "context" can be.
Although confused at first by some words in isolation, he found he was able to make sense of the meaning upon reading the entire sentence.

All in all, it was very satisfying to complete the first story of the Challenge.

]]> Doncaster College Esol Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2083 2010-03-18T15:51:59Z 2010-03-18T16:47:07Z I think the six book challenge is good for everyone because if someone reads a book about anything it will be give them more information. I have reads 4 book and I really really like and enjoyed it because the... Carol Wootton I think the six book challenge is good for everyone because if someone reads a book about anything it will be give them more information.
I have reads 4 book and I really really like and enjoyed it because the books were really fantastic. I never read before now I can read any books and get more information. I have learned a lot of new words and vocabulary. I think the six book challenge has helped me so I will continue my six book challenge.

Mohammad Bashir Samadi
ESOL Entry 3 Reading & Writing

]]> DONCASTER COLLEGE ESOL BLOG tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2079 2010-03-18T15:51:14Z 2010-03-18T16:35:43Z The six book challenge and what I think ? The six book challenge has helped me greatly with my spoken English as well as my written. When I have finally finished this challenge I will recommend all the authors. .I... Carol Wootton The six book challenge and what I think ?
The six book challenge has helped me greatly with my spoken English as well as my written.

When I have finally finished this challenge I will recommend all the authors. .I am looking forward to more books to read.

When I read books which have clear ,easy-to read text , and contain a number of photographs, it is easier for me because English is not my first language.

It has taught me how to enjoy and understand my reading , not just read and forget.

I have read 3 books so far : First one is Dangerous Journey ,It is fantastic book .
Author : Alwyn cox ,
The story is explained well through words and pictures.

Second one is Shakespeare .
Author : Bill Bryson.

This is about Shakespeare who lived in hard times and became a brilliant writer of drama and comedy that everyone can read.

Third one is Martin Luther KIng .
Author :Julia Holt
This book is very accurate with its descriptions of facts.

Volkan Yurdakul
ESOL Entry 3 Reading & Writing

]]> Doncaster College esol blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2080 2010-03-18T15:50:55Z 2010-03-18T16:42:58Z I am always reading Engilsh book because I like Engilsh book I have already done three books out of the six book challenge. I have finished three different ones and I have learned alot of new words. My first book... Carol Wootton I am always reading Engilsh book because I like Engilsh book I have already done three books out of the six book challenge. I have finished three different ones and I have learned alot of new words.

My first book was "Lucky Number". It was a very good book. I liked it and it was easy. Next I read "L.A.Detective" . It was quite a good book and I enjoyed it. I learned a lot of history by the author, John Milne. The next book I read is Marco and this came with a CD and there are lots of pictures to help me understand. There was fighting, it was a good story.

I am halfway through and happy.

Mohammad Nazir Samadi
ESOL Entry 3 Reading & Writing

]]> Doncaster College ESOL Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2066 2010-03-16T13:31:50Z 2010-03-16T13:54:22Z I never read an English book before so this is my first time and I have really enjoyed it.This is a good idea to improve my reading skills. I want to get more books and read them.Before I didn't like... Carol Wootton I never read an English book before so this is my first time and I have really enjoyed it.This is a good idea to improve my reading skills. I want to get more books and read them.Before I didn't like reading a book but now I can't wait to get more!

Nabila Kouser
Level 1 ESOL

]]> doncaster college ESOL Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2063 2010-03-16T13:29:30Z 2010-03-16T14:04:36Z I really like to read books and I think reading books helps me with my English language.I believe reading books is very important for people's cultures. Those who read books learn new things about life and they start to... Carol Wootton I really like to read books and I think reading books helps me with my English language.I believe reading books is very important for people's cultures. Those who read books learn new things about life and they start to think better than usual.When everybody starts to read I'm sure there are those who really enjoy and don't leave their books.I think when people travel to anywhere they must read a book for a good journey.Sometimes people who feel bored during this time they should read a book to feel better.
My last book's name was Robin Hood which has a lot of good stories.I couldn't understand some words but I enjoyed it.It's about Robin Hood and his friends adventures when I was reading that book felt happy because I believed goodness will live always.

SERPIL GARIP ESOL LEVEL 1

]]> doncaster college esol book tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2071 2010-03-16T13:29:29Z 2010-03-16T14:15:36Z I have been reading this book and I really enjoyed it because that helps me to develop my English so I will I keep going to rea books because it is useful for everyone especially if their first language is... Carol Wootton I have been reading this book and I really enjoyed it because that helps me to develop my English so I will I keep going to rea books because it is useful for everyone especially if their first language is not English.

I have been reading this book and the name of the book is called Denzel Washington. This book is a very good story about Denzel from Washington who is really from New York(!)if you are going to read this book I am sure you will enjoy it.

Tofiq level 1

]]> Doncaster College ESOL Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2065 2010-03-16T13:29:28Z 2010-03-16T13:50:54Z Since I have been doing English Courses , I have always wanted to read English books, but I was scared about reading an English book because I thought it would be diffecult for me. Now after doing the Six Book... Carol Wootton Since I have been doing English Courses , I have always wanted to read English books, but I was scared about reading an English book because I thought it would be diffecult for me.
Now after doing the Six Book Challenge, my English has improved a lot and I am really enjoying the experience .Now I keep reading book after book.
Shaza Bashir
Level 1 ESOL

]]> Doncaster College Esol Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2067 2010-03-16T13:29:28Z 2010-03-16T14:08:39Z I like to read books and I am enjoying the 6 books challenge,but I chose simple books because i learn evrey thing about that.When I was young, I played football.This was my first book in this challenge which was a... Carol Wootton I like to read books and I am enjoying the 6 books challenge,but I chose simple books because i learn evrey thing about that.When I was young, I played football.This was my first book in this challenge which was a biography.

Some people probably have a favourite football player.For some it was Pele, Maradona or now it may be Gazza, but one player stands out above them all.He was born on May 1946 and grew up outside Belfast.He was a small and skinny boy.One day, a scout for Manchester United came to watch a youth match and he was playing.He sent a message to the manager of Manchester United and said; I think, i have found a genius.In 1965, he had his first full season with the club, and United won the league title.Next year they got to the semi-final of the European Cup.They were the first English side to win the European Cup.

He went out with Miss world,and he got 10,000 fan letters a week.In 1978, he married a model and he had a baby son,but the marriage didn't last, because he couldnt stop drinking.Many people still talk about the wastes of such a wonderful talent.He was George Best and he is still the best.

I like the personality of George Best but I think finally he lost every fame he gained.

Shahbaz Hashemi
Esol level 1

]]> doncaster college Esol blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2070 2010-03-16T13:29:27Z 2010-03-16T14:14:57Z I like to read a book and my good teacher Naomi she's telling me to reading any books and I went to library I took Mahatma Gandhi. I read this book and Gandhi's a good man - he wanted all... Carol Wootton I like to read a book and my good teacher Naomi she's telling me to reading any books
and I went to library I took Mahatma Gandhi. I read this book and Gandhi's a good man - he wanted all Indians to forget their differences and live in peace together and I think that is a good thing we should all think about. The six 6 book challenge is good I really enjoyed it.

Abdul Nouri ESOL Livel 1

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