1. Stone Mountain High School DeKalb County School District

3. The 25 Books Campaign is a district and school-wide initiative requiring all students to read 25 books during the academic school year.

4. To improve vocabulary To encourage students to read for pleasure To read multiple genres To read multiple works by the same author To improve reading skills

5. In order for a student to get credit for reading a book, the student will be filling out book logs or other activities that show that a book has been read. The number of books read will be recorded by the student and turned in at the NE Academy Library Media Center. Monthly reading goals have been set. Students reaching the monthly goals qualify for receiving incentive prizes.

6. September 30 - 2 Books October 30 - 6 Books November 24 - 9 Books December 31 - 12 Books January 29 - 15 Books February 27 - 18 Books March 31 - 21 Books April 30 - 23 Books May 14 - 25 Books To help students slowly reach the goal of reading 25 books, monthly standards have been set.

7. By getting involved, you are letting your child know that reading is important. Your role is to support your child in reading.

8. Ideally… We would like for students to read 25 minutes a night at home. Yes, this means turning off the television, video games, music, and the computer in order to make time to read. It is up to your to reinforce the importance of taking time to read.

9. · 000’s General Works · 100’s Philosophy · 200’s Religion · 300’s Social Sciences · 400’s Languages · 500’s Natural Science · 600’s Technology · 700’s Arts · 800’s Literature · 9oo’s History · 92’s Biographies

10. Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Short Stories Science Fiction

11. Drama Essays Fables Fairy Tales Folklore How to Books Horror Humor Poetry Speeches Westerns

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