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Lewis Media Center Reading Programs |
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The Georgia Children's Book Award was established in 1968 by the University of Georgia. The purpose of the program is to foster a love of reading in the children of Georgia, and to introduce them to books of literary excellence. Books are nominated for the award by teachers and media specialists from the state of Georgia. The final list of 20 nominees are selected by a committee of teachers and media specialists (chaired by a member of the faculty from the Department of Language and Literacy Education). The students are asked to read, or have heard read aloud, at least 10 of the books from the list. Then in March their class will be invited to the Media Center to cast their vote for their favorite title. Ms. Robinson will tally up the votes, announce a winning title for Lewis and then submit all the votes to the University of Georgia. In March the book receiving the most votes from students across the state will receive the Georgia Book Award for 2007-2008. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE: All classrooms K-3 can either sign-up for storytime in the Media Center to hear the nominees read or teachers may read them to their classes on their own. Ms. Robinson will keep track of which classes have heard which stories and will invite those classes that are eligible to vote to the Media Center in February. |
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The Georgia Children's Book Award was established in 1968 by the University of Georgia. The purpose of the program is to foster a love of reading in the children of Georgia, and to introduce them to books of literary excellence. Books are nominated for the award by teachers and media specialists from the state of Georgia. The final list of 20 nominees are selected by a committee of teachers and media specialists (chaired by a member of the faculty from the Department of Language and Literacy Education). The students are asked to read, or have heard read aloud, at least 3 of the books from the list to participate in the voting in February. Those students here at Lewis who read at least 3 will be invited to the Media Center in February to cast their vote for their favorite nominee. Ms. Robinson will then tally up the votes, announce a winning title for Lewis and then submit all the votes to the University of Georgia. In March the book receiving the most votes from students across the state will receive the Georgia Book Award for 2007-2008. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE: Be a 4th or 5th grade student, read at least 3 of the books, take the AR tests and have an adult sign off on your reading log. Turn your reading log into Ms. Robinson by February 1st. All 4th and 5th grade students were given reading logs during orientation, extras are available in the Media Center. |
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The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This award has been presented since 1938. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE: Be a 2nd or 3rd grade student, read 10 books for second graders and 15 books for third graders, take the AR tests and have an adult sign off on your reading log. Turn your reading log into Ms. Robinson by May 2nd. All 2nd and 3rd grade students were given reading logs during orientation, extras are available in the Media Center. |
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The Newbery Medal was named for the eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This award has been presented since 1922. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE: Be a 4th or 5th grade student, read 3 books for fourth graders and 5 books for fifth graders, take the AR tests and have an adult sign off on your reading log. Turn your reading log into Ms. Robinson by May 2nd. All 4th and 5th grade students were given reading logs during orientation, extras are available in the Media Center. |
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Six Flags Six Hour Reading Club sponsored by Six Flags theme parks - Students in grades K-5 are encouraged to complete six hours of recreational reading and are then rewarded with a free admission ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia. This program will begin in December or January, look for a flyer to come home. |
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National Reading Incentive Program sponsored by Pizza Hut - This program is done in individual classrooms. Please see your teacher if you have any questions. |
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Please see reading logs for recognition and award information |
