[etni] fw: reading contest

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From: "sandy regev" <sandyregev@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: reading contest

after spending shabbat with my granddaughter, who is just
starting to learn to read in english, i was inspired to think of
the following: (and i already have the school's ok!)
we are designating february as english book reading month.
it is meant for 3 and 4 pointers, grades 10-12 (5 pointers
read without being bribed!). the idea is to encourage reading.
the students can choose any book/level they want. after reading
the book, they have to fill out a form in the library about the book,
together with a slip on the bottom that they cut off and fold and
deposit in a large glass jar, also in the library. the more books
they read, the more slips they deposit, the more chances they 
have of winning a prize.
at the end of the month, we will have a drawing with three prizes 
(my principal suggested movie tickets, any other ideas will be
welcome!) the winners will be photographed for the local paper
and school website. i would like to do an activity with them that
would involve the others too. thought of having them dress up
as a character in the book they have read and go into the classes
and say something. but what? and what if they don't have a
charcter they can dress up as (for ex, baby sitters' club, etc.)
throughout the month we will put up posters advertising the
contest and encourage readers to make posters of the book
they are reading.
i don't know if it will work, but i'm willing to try. my problem is that
it's difficult to get the other teachers excited and working. it's much
easier for them if i do all the work.
would like to hear your opinion, drawbacks, ideas, etc. all is welcome!
sandy

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