Fall Reading Festival October 20, 2015
What: An opportunity to read a variety of fall-themed books to students in the younger grades
Why: To improve reading fluency and practice reading for a purpose.
(TEKS 6.1A: Adjust fluency when reading aloud grade-level text based on the reading purpose and the nature of the text.)
When: During each assigned ELA block on Tuesday, October 20th
Important Details: Students have self-selected a book to read on this day and will practice reading the book aloud with
purpose over the next two weeks. During that time, they are encouraged to create a costume or appropriate visual prop
that ties to the book they are reading. They will wear the costume or display the prop during the Reading Festival.
Please note:
 All costume and prop proposals must be submitted in writing and approved by Mrs. Dean by 10-8-15
 Nothing scary is allowed. We are reading to pre-K, kindergarten, and 1st grade students who should not
be frightened by your appearance.
 Do not use fake blood or weapons
 Decorated poster boards can be attached to yarn or string and worn as a simple costume.
 Only costumes and props associated with the book being read and pre-approved by Mrs. Dean are
permitted at school that day.
We are still in need of individually wrapped candy to put in goody bags for the students in the lower grades who are
attending this event.
Contact Mrs. Dean if you have questions. ydean@weatherfordisd.com
Fall Reading Festival October 20, 2015
What: An opportunity to read a variety of fall-themed books to students in the younger grades
Why: To improve reading fluency and practice reading for a purpose.
(TEKS 6.1A: Adjust fluency when reading aloud grade-level text based on the reading purpose and the nature of the text.)
When: During each assigned ELA block on Tuesday, October 20th
Important Details: Students have self-selected a book to read on this day and will practice reading the book aloud with
purpose over the next two weeks. During that time, they are encouraged to create a costume or appropriate visual prop
that ties to the book they are reading. They will wear the costume or display the prop during the Reading Festival.
Please note:
 All costume and prop proposals must be submitted in writing and approved by Mrs. Dean by 10-8-15
 Nothing scary is allowed. We are reading to pre-K, kindergarten, and 1st grade students who should not
be frightened by your appearance.
 Do not use fake blood or weapons
 Decorated poster boards can be attached to yarn or string and worn as a simple costume.
 Only costumes and props associated with the book being read and pre-approved by Mrs. Dean are
permitted at school that day.
We are still in need of individually wrapped candy to put in goody bags for the students in the lower grades who are
attending this event.
Contact Mrs. Dean if you have questions. ydean@weatherfordisd.com
Costume/Prop Proposal for Fall Reading Festival
My book is ___________________________________________________________________________________
I could create a costume or a prop that looks like _____________________________________________________
To make this costume or prop, I will need ___________________________________________________________
Additional ideas I have: __________________________________________________________________________
Questions I have: _______________________________________________________________________________
I understand that only my approved costume or prop is allowed at school on October 20.
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Costume/Prop Proposal for Fall Reading Festival
My book is ___________________________________________________________________________________
I could create a costume or a prop that looks like _____________________________________________________
To make this costume or prop, I will need ___________________________________________________________
Additional ideas I have: __________________________________________________________________________
Questions I have: _______________________________________________________________________________
I understand that only my approved costume or prop is allowed at school on October 20.
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