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The Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award is a state-wide program for students in grades 4 through 8. Participating schools encourage their students to read at least three books on each year's list of twenty titles. In February, students vote and a statewide winner is announced in March. Century Junior High has participated in the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award program since 1998.
2012 Nominated Titles
Important Caudill Dates 2011-12
Student Registration
What should I do after I register?
When should I report a book?
Reporting Books Online using Edmodo
Why should I participate?
Century Rewards
What are the questions I may be asked?
What are the nominated titles for 2012?
- 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
- All the Broken Pieces by Ann Burg
- Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
- Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
- Extra Credit by Andrew Clements
- Flygirl by Sherri Smith
- Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane
- Greetings from Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor
- Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Parry
- Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka
- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
- Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas
- Masterpiece by Elise Broach
- Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
- One-Handed Catch by MJ Auch
- Peak by Roland Smith
- Powerless by Matthew Cody
- Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
- Wild Things by Clay Carmichael
- Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen
Important Caudill Dates 2011-12
Registration Due: Friday, September 16
Reporting Begins: Monday, September 19
Read 3 by Feb 21...to vote and get your pencil grip
Read 5 by May 25...to get a cool eraser
Read 10 by May 18...to get your bookmarks
Read 15 by April 27...to get your book fair coupon
Read 20 by May 14...to get invited to the pizza party
Student Registration
Interested students can register when their LA class comes to the Media Center for orientation August 30 - September 15.
The last day to register is Friday, September 16.
What should I do after I register?
Starting Monday, September 19, students can report books they have read.
Read a book on the Caudill list, then come to the Media Center and tell Mrs. Talbert or Mrs. Murphy that you would like to report on a book you've read. You'll pick one question randomly from a stack of 18 questions and tell the answer to Mrs. Talbert or Mrs. Murphy. For each book that you've reported on, you'll get a sticker to put on the charts hanging in the Media Center. As you reach each of the prize markers, you'll receive your prize.
When should I report a book?
- Before school (after 7:30 am)
- After school (if you are not trying to catch a bus)
- Lunch (stop by the Media Center on your way to lunch, or eat lunch first and ask to come to the Media Center)
- When your class comes for book checkout
- During class (must have a pass from the teacher)
Reporting Books Online using Edmodo
For the first time, Caudill readers are allowed to report books online! Students must report at least one in person before reporting online.
To report books online, you must create an account on Edmodo.
1. Go to edmodo.com
2. Create a "Student Account"
3. Add one group code for the book you want to report (get codes from Mrs. Talbert or Mrs. Murphy)
4. Your username should be your first name and your last initial. If that username is not available, choose something with your first name and a number. (Only other Century Caudill readers will be able to see your comments.)
5. Your password should be the same as the one you use to log onto the computers at school.
6. Do NOT include an email address.
7. Spell our your first and last name.
8. Click the sign-up button.
To join other groups, click the JOIN button on the left side and add more group codes.
***To receive credit for reporting books online, you must post 1 original comment AND respond to 2 of your peers.***
Remember, you need to prove you read the book, so be specific!
The purpose of reporting books online is to be able to discuss the books with your peers.
Why should I participate?
- The books are excellent!
- To participate in a statewide program!
- Use your voice to vote for Illinois' favorite book!
Century Rewards
When a student has completed
3 Caudill books...they qualify to vote and receive Caudill pencil and eraser topper
5 Caudill books...they receive a "Reading Pays" goodie bag
10 Caudill books...they receive 10 personalized bookmarks
15 Caudill books...they receive a $5 gift certificate for the spring Book Fair
20 Caudill books...their name is announced during morning announcements, they are invited to the pizza party in May, and they are included in the group picture which will hang on the wall outside the Media Center
All 20 Caudill books for all three years at Century...they receive a medal at their 8th grade Honors Assembly
Registered Caudill readers must read at least three books by February, but readers may continue reading to earn prizes until the dates listed above.
What are the questions I may be asked?
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Name and describe your favorite character?
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Summarize story - beginning, middle, end in 30 seconds.
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What questions are you left with?
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How does the title reflect the story, characters, plot, themes, etc.?
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If you could ask the author any question about the book, what would you ask?
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To whom would you recommend this book to and why?
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What lesson(s) did you learn?
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Do you think this book deserves to win the award?
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Who or what is this story's villain?
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How does the story end?
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What was your favorite part?
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What was your least favorite part?
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What type of conflict exists in the story?
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Where does this story take place?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, rate this book as compared to others you have read.
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How does the cover art reflect the story, characters, plot, themes, etc.?
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Put yourself in a character's shoes. What would you do in a situation they faced?
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Connect this book to something you know.
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