Grade 3: Readers Accept Newbery Book Challenge
Third graders are off and reading after kicking off the Newbery Book Challenge this week. Their goal is to read at least five award-winning Newbery books, stories that have been recognized on a national level for their literary excellence. These books offer students of all reading levels the opportunity to learn about a multitude of topics in both fiction and nonfiction categories.
Third graders are off and reading after kicking off the Newbery Book Challenge this week. Their goal is to read at least five award-winning Newbery books, stories that have been recognized on a national level for their literary excellence. These books offer students of all reading levels the opportunity to learn about a multitude of topics in both fiction and nonfiction categories.
Reading for the Newbery Club is supplementary to the classroom reading and daily reading instruction. Students are responsible for keeping personal records and they are tested for comprehension on the titles they complete. Once they reach the first milestone, five books, students are recognized as new members of the Newbery Club and they receive an award. Students are then celebrated each time they complete five additional books. In past years, some amazing Graland readers have reached Hall of Fame status after logging more than 25 books!
“One of the most inspiring parts of the program is watching students discover different genres of writing and then share their favorite titles with their peers,” shares teacher Julie Stretz. GO read!
Did you know? The John Newbery Medal has been awarded annually, since 1922, by the American Library Association (ALA) for the most distinguished American Children’s book written during the previous year. This award was the first children’s book award in the world. While only one book is selected as the Newbery Award winner, each year several other books are recognized and receive Honor Award status. On Monday, the ALA announced its 2017 winners.
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Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
