I am excited to introduce to you the new reading incentive program for E. B. Comstock during the 2011-12 school year. All student, staff and faculty are eligible to participate and are automatically members in this program. Information, forms and listings of recognition will be found on the wiki .
Links will be provided for books of interest, award winners and new books that have been added to the library. The only limitation on a book choice for participation will be that the book cannot be required reading for a class at E. B. Comstock. All other books are eligible that have been read by the participant during this school year.
At the end of each 6 weeks the top 7th and the top 8th grade reader will be identified. These two students will have a poster made of them that will be displayed in the library showcase. The two students will also be able to choose a book for their own library from the prize shelf of books purchased for this purpose. All students who participate will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in the program.
Book review forms will be provided on the wiki for students to submit each time they read a book that qualifies. These reviews will be placed in a notebook that will be available on the circulation desk for others to look through for recommended reading ideas. The form will include permission to use the review for display, for Decimal to include in the wiki by Voki, or for reading over the public address system with recognition being given to the reviewer.
Wow---what a great and ambitious project. I love the idea of the posters of the winning students. Where do you get the money for the books on your prize shelf? Do you have a book fair at your school, and if so, is it successful?
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I commend you on a well thought out reading incentive plan. I like the idea of linking the plan to your wiki for feedback. Good luck with this endeavor.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great plan. I like the idea of the posters of winning students. I may have to "borrow" that idea for our Million Word Challenge winners!
ReplyDeleteI know that it is a difficult task trying to get adolescents into reading. I like that you are using technology into the plan. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI think the posters of 7th and 8th grade students on display in the library is a great way to recognize the students! I love your entire incentive plan.
ReplyDeleteI must say, you have some great ideas. It would be cool to allow the winners to create their own online poster as well. I had a blast doing my glog. Have a link on your blog to all the winners. I think I may implement something like this with my reading club. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI also like your ideas very much, especially the use of Voki for the book reviews on your wiki. Do you have a webpage also? That would be a great place you could display your book review vokis.
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