The goal of this grant is to provide one copy of each of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) books to the six Second Grade classrooms for this school year to increase independent reading skills of these students.
The SSYRA program is a statewide voluntary program that allows students to read the books nominated for the award in order to vote for their favorite book. Students in second grade will be independently reading these books. This year, we have split the grades k-2 and the grades 3-5 lists into three lists. This allows readers of different levels have the ability to challenge themselves with fun books they might never have picked up otherwise. If they read five of books from any list and pass the Accelerated Reader test, they will be eligible to vote for their favorite book, but can read more if they choose. In April, after voting is complete, students will learn which book was the school-wide favorite, and which book was the statewide favorite. It is a wonderful way to promote independent reading!
Reading is fundamental to every student! Independently reading books helps to further a student's comprehension and vocabulary. Reading is also the stepping stone to success in every subject, helping to increase knowledge and understanding across the curriculum. The SSYRA program provides students with types of books to students that they might not normally read, opening their eyes to different genres that they could possibly love.
Each line item is a copy of a SSYRA book, from list one of the three lists we are using at Sea Gate this year. The total for each line item is how much six copies would cost. Book prices were found on Amazon.com
1042.96
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover by Linda Bailey
$125.34
Bored Panda by Mike Bender
$100.91
There’s Something Odd About the Babysitter by Elayne Crain
$125.34
Oh Deer by Phaea Crede
$125.34
The Bakery Dragon written and illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz
$79.14
Zombie and Brain Are Friends by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
$99.13
Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall
$106.26
No More Gnomes written and illustrated by Beth Mills
$125.34
Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
$69.70
Anonymoose written and illustrated by Shawna J. C. Tenney
