Cape Horn-Skye Elementary teachers are inspiring young readers through their “Battle of the Books” program.
The Battle of the Books is for all students in grades three through five. Teachers encourage students to read from a specific list of 36 books. Students read the book, write a summary and then have a “book chat” with the teacher assigned to listen to the “chat” for that book.
“The ultimate goal, besides the students growing in knowledge of the reading materials, summary skills and speaking to adults that they might not necessarily have the opportunity to speak to, is to have a good time,” said fourth-grade teacher Kam Lawrence.
The Battle’s theme is “Knights of the Reading Table,” which connects to the school’s leadership program that introduces students to successful behavioral traits.
“We draw from the knights code of honor, which includes virtues such as honesty, courage and generosity to create meaningful discussions and projects around the theme,” explained Cape Horn-Skye Principal Penny Andrews.