In the K/1 classroom exposing students to literacy opportunities every day and throughout the day is vital to their reading and writing success. Having a listening center in the classroom is just one more way for students to learn new vocabulary, have exposure to multiple genres, develop comprehension skills and

High-interest, accessible literacy for even the most reluctant reader.

Frequently, students struggle to see the relevance of studying history and other social sciences. Yet, history is full of stories and incalculable connections. I would like to develop a constant visual connection between the past and present through literature. I plan to create a classroom bookshelf display that will change

Applying for supplemental reading materials for all grades taught at Cold Stream for English, 6-12, including AP Lit and AP Language. Funds will be used to buy novels and non-fiction materials based on student interest and skill level. This allows for more individualized instruction, engagement, and it has been the

At each school within our district we continue to have students who are reading significantly below grade level and not responding to interventions. The Sonday System is an evidence-based and research-based, systematic and explicit reading and spelling program designed for students who have difficulty in the areas of decoding and

The purpose of this grant is to update and revamp the second and third-grade classroom library to be more inviting to young readers and encourage them to choose fiction books that interest them, become more excited to read popular characters or deepen their knowledge of non-fiction titles that spark further

I am requesting $500 to build Mrs. Cooper's Classroom Library. This year I worked my first year as a certificated teacher at Glenshire Elementary School. Throughout the school year I took Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling better known as LETRS. This program taught me many things, but

Read Naturally is a researched-based, web-based, individualized reading program that targets struggling readers. The program is designed to increase students' phonics skills, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and reading comprehension skills. The stories are non-fictional, increasing student engagement and motivation. Teachers are able to monitor students' success in each story through

Building on Sierra High School’s commitment to literacy, the Literature Circles are a culminating yearly event where students demonstrate their autonomous learning and developing literacy skills. As a final project in the English classes, students choose novels of their own, set a reading pace with their peer group, conduct weekly

Sierra High School recognizes that this grant request is a repeat of one requested last year. However, the need for students to choose their own books and the need to replenish our library does not diminish over time. We are a small school with no traditional library access. Students often