They include introductory activities for English lessons, Library lessons and lessons with ICT access, and can be mixed and matched to suit the needs of individual schools, teachers and students.

They are based around some of the content of the Team Read Summer Reading Challenge and the Extreme Team Read website at www.teamread.co.uk.

These activities can be used with classes where some students have taken part in the summer reading challenge, whilst others are new to the concept.

Activity sheets

Starter sheet (Word, 73kb)
Short, interactive and engaging starters to introduce even the most reluctant of readers to the magic of Team Read, these starter activities can be used to fit any combination of English, Library or ICT based lessons.

Web Activities sheet (Word, 117kb)
Designed with ICT access in mind, these activities allow students to work collaboratively in exploring and enjoying the Team Read website.

Main Activities 1 (Word, 74kb)
So most of your students are familiar with Extreme Team Reads? Capitalise on their knowledge and use any of these activities to introduce your KS3 curriculum and link with your next learning goals.

Main Activities 2 (Word, 74kb)
Extreme Team What?? Use these activities to introduce Team Read to students who missed all the fun in the summer, or alternatively use the more generic reading-based activities to whet their appetite.

Review sheet (Word, 76kb)
End your lesson in style - a choice of seven reviews to consolidate, celebrate or test your students' learning.

Library Activities (Word, 75kb)
First library lesson? Let Extreme Team Read lead the way...

You can also look at the activities suggested for Key Stage 2 children and pick out any that you feel will work with your classes.

These Activity sheets were created by Helen Oakden, Head of English and Sally Westrope, Literacy Co-ordinator, Werneth School, Stockport.