Read Across America - March 2006
Delsea HS Celebrates Reading on Dr. Seuss'
Birthday
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See Celebration March 2002
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March 2003
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Celebration Feb./March 2005
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Reading Fair
- 9th graders set up reading and bookmark stations in the media center for the elementary
students.
- 2nd graders from Janvier and Aura School attended Reading
Fair on March 3 and viewed website, Seussville at the Computer
Station with the 9th graders.
- Storybook characters: the Cat in the
Hat, Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming, Cinderella, Belle,
Jasmine, Juliet, Tinker Bell, the Fairy Godmother, Mother Goose and Snow White
visited with students.
- 9th grade teachers and school librarians know
where it's hat for Read Across America.
- English Club Members assisted with
day. John served as the timer for the activities.
- 9th graders from Ms. Testa's, Mrs. Jernegan's, Mrs. Melnyk's,
and Ms. Bellino's class read their books that they had written
to the students.
- 9th Grade Teachers and Media Specialist,
Mrs. Baker and the teachers from Janvier enjoyed
celebrating the event.
- Books were written as part of a Learn and Serve
Project. Books will be displayed in the Franklin Township Public Library during the
summer 2006.
- Elk Township Superintendent, Mr. John
Campbell took time to read during the celebration.
- 9th graders prepared Reading Activities
for elementary students.
- 9th graders assisted elementary
students with designing bookmarks.
- Franklin Township Police Officer, Frank
Gaetano participated as a guest reader.
- HS choral group shared song, "We Love Dr. Seuss." (Click on
link to hear the song.)
- Read 9th graders stories. Story 1
Story 2 Story 3 Story 4
Story 5 Story 6
Story 7
Preparation for Event
9th graders prepare their children's books. Picture
1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4
Picture 5
9th
Graders Prepared Reading Activities
Amelia Bedelia Poppleton Don't Wake Up Mama
Activities
Children's Authors Websites 
- Jan Brett's Webpage - Try
out her activity pages including activities for The Mitten or send a postcard.
- Visit with Arthur, D.W. and Francine by author, Marc Brown. Hear Arthur's songs, play games or
print out coloring pages. (Plug-ins Shockwave and Real Audio needed.)
- Listen to Miss Anne's Fun for
Little Ears - Hear sample songs from her collection such as Only Sweets to Eat or Bug
Juice.
- Read Dav Pilkey's jokes
and riddles or print out coloring pages for his books including Dogzilla.
- Explore with Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell. Places to
visit include the beach, the doghouse, backyard and school.
- Like sports stories, science fiction or stories about a kid
becoming President? Then visit Dan Gutman's site
and try your hand at his puzzles or read an excerpt from one of his new books.
- Visit the Dr. Seuss
Memorial.
Project Worksheets
Project Worksheets to
Replicate Activity
Worksheet - Creating Puzzles for Children's
Books
Worksheet
- PreWriting Story Map Guide
Reviewed and Updated 3/17/2006
Rosalie M. Baker and Mary Moyer, Media Specialists
Delsea Regional High School
Franklinville, NJ 08322
Webmistress, Mary Moyer
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