Reading FairBenvenue Elementary School
December 3, 2013
Fiction
• Open to all students, grades k-5
Nonfiction
Open to students in grades 3-5
What do I do?
1. Select a category: fiction or nonfiction2. Select and read a book. Choose a favorite!3. Turn in the blue sheet of paper.4. Read and enjoy your book.5. Buy a trifold board: 36 x 48 inches (must be
that size, or you are disqualified!)
What do I put on the board?
Nonfiction:• Title, Author, Publisher/Publication date• Student Prediction, Structure• Graphic Organizers• Summary • Student Connections• Author’s Purpose• Follow-up Questions
Can parents help?
• Parents can read to and with students• Parents can help students set up the board,
(but be sure the project is made by YOU!)• Parents may NOT be with students during
judging.
What do I put on the board?
Fiction:• Title, Author, Publisher, Publication date• Main Characters, Setting, Plot Summary• Conflict, Resolution/Solution• Author’s Purpose• Tone/mood
Why should we participate?
Let’s celebrate reading!Let’s show everyone how much we know about
a favorite book!Let’s have fun with reading!
Where can I get ideas?
Google “Reading Fair Projects”
How will my project be judged?
1. Did you include all of the required information?2. Is your work neat and inviting?3. Is your project original? Did you use your imagination?4. Is your work thorough? Did you follow all directions?5. Is the project durable? Will it hold together?6. Does your work capture the most important
information about the book?7. Did your work encourage others to read your
book?8. Did you use interesting materials to express ideas?
Stay tuned!
• More information will follow.• Reading Fair flyers with information will be
sent home to students who return blue slips. • Start reading! Pick a favorite book!
Reading Fair Help
• Braswell Memorial Library:November 7 and 14 at 5:30
• Contact Melissa Corso at BML, 442-1951 to reserve a slot!
