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Read Across America Media Center Activities and Contests
Read Across America a week dedicated to to reading and the celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthdays. His birthday is March 2. Activities for this year's celebration will take place March 1-5, 2021.
Tune in to the McBean News Broadcast daily. We will highlight one author a day and the many great books they have here in the media center!
http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm
1. Contests: A.One Fish, Two Fish
What students will learn-Math-how to make an estimate.
Estimate the number of Goldfish in a jar. Daily clues to be given on the morning news. Last day to submit an answer will be Thursday, March 5.
What students need to do: Place their answers on a quarter piece of paper. They MUST include their name, the name of their teacher and their estimate.
What teachers need to do: bring student answers to the media center when they can (BEFORE Thursday).
Winner will receive all of the healthy, baked Goldfish and various Dr. Seuss items.
- Daily Trivia
I will ask a Dr. Seuss trivia question on the news.
What students need to do: Place their on a quarter piece of paper. They MUST include their name, the name of their teacher and their answer.
What teachers need to do: bring student answers to the media center when they can (BEFORE Thursday).
Daily Dr. Seuss themed prizes.
CLASS ACTIVITY Grades PK-2
- Make a non-Fiction ABC book.
What students will learn: Parts of a book. What a non-Fiction book is. How to work together.
What teachers need to do: Sign up in the media center for an hour. Bring their students on time. All supplies will be provided.
What students need to do: bring their good manners and imagination!
WRITING ACTIVITIES Grades 3-5
- Writing activity for grades 3-5.
Teacher’s choice:
Media Specialist will read the book and then the students will complete the activity.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Write a poem describing your future goals.
The Lorax
Essay: How can I help the environment?
Horton Hears a Who
Why should I stand up for others?
What teachers need to do: Sign up in the media center for an hour. Bring their students on time. All supplies will be provided.
What students need to do: bring their good manners and imagination!