“Be A Millionaire”25 Books Campaign

 

Thirteenth Avenue School 2011-12

Ms. Kimberly Mackey, PrincipalDr. Kriss Kemp-Graham, Vice PrincipalMs. LaShanda Gilliam, Vice Principal

1,000,000 Words = 25 Books

What is the 25 Books Campaign?

•The 25 Books Campaign is a school-wide initiative requiring all students to read 25 books during

the academic school year.

What is the purpose of the 25 Books Campaign?

• To improve vocabulary• To encourage students to read for pleasure• To read multiple genres• To read multiple works by the same author• To improve reading skills 

Program Overview •In order for a student to get credit for reading a book,

the student will be filling out book logs and other activities that show that a book has been read.

•The number of books read will be recorded by the student in their Reading Log, the culminating assignment turned in to their teacher , and its completion signed off by the teacher.

•Monthly reading goals have been set. Students reaching the monthly goals qualify for receiving incentive prizes. 

Monthly Reading GoalsSeptember 30 - 2 BooksOctober 30 - 6 BooksNovember 24 - 9 BooksDecember 31 - 12 BooksJanuary 29 - 15 BooksFebruary 27 - 18 BooksMarch 31 - 21 BooksApril 30 - 23 BooksMay 14 - 25 Books 

•To help students slowly reach the goal of reading 25 books, monthly standards have been set.

As Parents You Play an Important Role...

•By getting involved, you are letting your child know that reading is important.

• Your role is to support your child in reading. 

How You Can Help...

Ideally…•Students are required to read for at least 25 minutes a night at home.

•Yes, this means turning off the television, video games, music, and the computer in order to make time to read.

•It is up to you to reinforce the importance of taking time to read. 

NO…Television

Video GamesMusic

Computer

For Only 25 Minutes Each Night

AREAS OF THE LIBRARY: NON-FICTION

· General Works· Philosophy· Social Sciences· Languages· Natural Science 

· Technology· Arts· Literature· History· Biographies 

AREAS OF THE LIBRARY & GENRES: FICTION •Fantasy

•Historical Fiction•Mystery•Romance•Short Stories•Science Fiction  

ADDITIONAL GENRES:•Drama•Essays •Fables•Fairy Tales•Folklore

 

•How to Books•Horror•Humor•Poetry•Speeches•Westerns

 

TYPES OF READING MATERIALS:

• Books• Magazines• Newspapers•e-Books 

Visit Your Neighborhood Library

&Your School Library

Regularly!

You Can Be a "Millionaire”

Reader