Caudill Program

What are the nominated titles for 2012?

 Important Caudill Dates 2011-12

Registration Due:  Friday, September 30th
Reporting Begins:  Monday, October 3rd
Read 3 by Feb 24...to vote and get an eraser topper
Read 5 by June 3...to get your pencil
Read 10 by May 26...to get your customized bookmarks
Read 15 by April 29...to get your book fair coupon
Read 20 by May 9...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 31 - September 24. 

The last day to register is Friday, September 30.

What should I do after I register?

Starting Monday, October 3rd, students can report books they have read. 

Read a book on the Caudill list, then come to the Media Center and tell Mrs. Oldaker or Ms. Okon that you would like to report on a book you've read.  You'll pick one question randomly from a stack of questions and tell the answer to Mrs. Oldaker or Ms. Zimmermann.  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 (check if the librarian is there)
• 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 come to the Media Center with a lunch pass)
  
• When your class comes for book checkout
• During class (must have a pass from the teacher)

Why should I participate?

• The books are amazing!
• To participate in a statewide program!
• Use your voice to vote for Illinois' favorite book!
• Get cool prizes!

Jerling Rewards

When a student has completed

3 Caudill books...they qualify to vote and receive an eraser topper
5 Caudill books...they receive a Rebecca Caudill pencil
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 pizza party in May.

What are the questions I may be asked?

• Name and describe your favorite character?
• Summarize the story - beginning, middle, end in 30 seconds.
• What questions are you left with?
• How does the title reflect the story, characters, plot, themes, etc.?
• If you could ask the author any question about the book, what would you ask?
• To whom would you recommend this book to and why?
• What lesson(s) did you learn?
• Do you think this book deserves to win the award?
• Who or what is this story's villain?
• How does the story end?
• What was your favorite part?
• What was your least favorite part?
• What type of conflict exists in the story?
• Where does this story take place?
• On a scale of 1 to 10, rate this book as compared to others you have read.
• How does the cover art reflect the story, characters, plot, themes, etc.?
• Put yourself in a character's shoes.  What would you do in a situation they faced?
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