Friday, October 19, 2012

3rd Grade Reading Olympics



Kenneth Davis Elementary
Reading Olympics

Master List of Events – 3rd Grade

2012-2013

BRONZE MEDAL – Complete all 10 events on this page plus 2 events from the back page.

1.  _____     92 Meter Individual:     Read a book from the biography section
                        Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

2.  _____     100 Meter Dash:     Read a book with the call number in the 100’s (Feelings & Character Building))
                        Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

3.  _____     200 Meter Run:     Read a book with the call number in the 200’s (All Religions & Holidays)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

4.  _____     300 Meter Hurdles:     Read a book with the call number in the 300’s (Fairy Tales & Holidays)                                                   Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

5.  _____     400 Meter Steeplechase:     Read a book with the call number in the 400’s (Using Our Language)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.
                                               
6.  _____     500 Meter Obstacle:     Read a book with the call number in the 500’s (Science & Math)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

7.  _____     600 Meter Relay:     Read a book with the call number in the 600’s (Construction & Animals)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

8.  _____     700 Meter Backstroke:     Read a book with the call number in the 700’s (Music, Sports & Art)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

9.  _____     800 Meter Butterfly:     Read a book with the call number in the 800’s (Poetry & Jokes)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

10._____     900 Meter Underwater:     Read a book with the call number in the 900’s (History & Geography)
                        Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

Name_________________________________                                                              Keep this list at home.
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SILVER MEDAL – Complete all 10 events from the front page and 4 events on this page.
GOLD MEDAL – Complete all 10 events from the front page and 6 events on this page.


11. _____     Medley Cross Country:     Read a folktale from another country
From what country was the folktale?  Write three sentences about the story.

12. _____     Plunge for Distance:     Read a book longer than you have ever read before
Write the title and how many pages are in the book.  Write three sentences about the story.  Show the book to your teacher.

13. _____     Synchronized Swimming:    Read aloud with someone for 20 min/day for 1 wk                                                                                                                                                                             
                        Write the name of the book/books you read.  Parent signature required for each day.

14. _____     Triple Jump:     Read three books written by one author
                        Write the titles of the books.  Write three sentences about the author.

15. _____     75 Meter Freestyle:     Read 75 pages of anything
                        Write three sentences about the story and illustrate.
           
16. _____     Decathlon:     Read 10 books of your choice
List the titles and authors. Write a summary sentence for each book.

17. _____     Heavyweight Boxing Event:    Read a book weighing at least one pound
Weigh your book/books in the library.  Write down the total weight, title/titles and author/authors.  Write three sentences about the story.

18. _____     High Jump:     Read a book measuring over 10 inches tall
Measure your book in the library.  Make a bookmark including the title, author, size and your favorite part (written or drawn).



Medals will be awarded for the following:
             *Ribbon – 6 Events Completed
 *Bronze – 12 Events Completed
 *Silver – 14 Events Completed
*Gold – 16 Events Completed

Due Dates:          Friday, January 25th (for a ribbon)
              Monday, May 13th (for a medal or ribbon)
Events continue on other side.                                                                                                  3rd Grade
 

Kenneth Davis
Reading Olympics

Go For The GOLD!!         
Dear Parents,
        The Literacy Committee is so excited to bring you and your child the GOLD MEDAL CHALLENGE!  The Reading Olympics will last the entire school year.  A ribbon ceremony will take place in February for students completing 6 events.   These events must be turned in to the teacher by Friday, January 25th. Medals will be awarded in May at the Awards Assemble.  All completed events must be turned in by Friday, Monday, May 13th.

Medals will be awarded for the following:
        *Bronze – 12 Events Completed
        *Silver – 14 Events Completed
        *Gold – 16 Events Completed

Each Olympic event will have a requirement due after the reading is completed for that event.

 ****Take your completed assignment to your teacher to be initialed on a Master List.    
                                                                                                 3rd Grade    

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