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Goal

My goal is to have all students participate in the Sunshine State Young Reader Award incentive program, even if reading is a challenge for them. Reading these outstanding books will improve the students’ vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension. When accessing text that is at a higher level, students have the opportunity to dive deeper into comprehension and participate in book talks. 

 

What will be done with my students

As the English Language Learner resource teacher, I service students at many grade levels. My students will either read the stories with me in group or use the audiobook membership, and have the book read to them as they follow along with the printed text. We will converse about the chapters and I will clarify any confusion that might exist. We will learn new words which will increase the students' vocabulary. The book discussions will include higher level thinking questions to support thinking and story analysis. Then students will work together to complete tasks or projects such as creating an iMovie about the book, their favorite part, or a possible sequel. 

 

Benefits to my students

All students will have the opportunity to participate in small groups throughout the year. This will enhance their understanding of the reading targets and standards. Reading aloud to students stimulates their interest, their emotional development, and their imagination. As the reading level increases, their verbal skills improve, as well. Hopefully, the students will become experts at using context clues. As they listen to the audio books, they will hear readers with excellent fluency, and this will improve their own fluency. My groups will even become better listeners. Through our discussions, the students will learn how to interact with text and become critical thinkers. Most importantly, the students will be exposed to new books that will allow them to experience the joy that literature can bring!  

 

Budget Narrative

I have asked for 7 copies of these 2016-2017 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books and an audiobook membership. I will share these books with students throughout our school this year and for many years to come. Thank you for considering my grant and supporting Calusa Park Elementary School. 

 

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