The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) is a statewide reading motivational program. The purpose of the SSYRA Program is to encourage students to read independently for pleasure and to read books that are on, above, and below their reading level in order to improve their reading fluency. Here at Bexley Elementary we have one program for our students in Kindergarten-2nd grade called SSYRA JR and one for our 3rd-5th grade students. Sunday April 14th, 2024 is the last day to finish all 15 books to be able to join the SSYRA party in May.
REWARDS:
- As students complete 1 book and 1 project or quiz, they will receive a “brag tag”
- 5 Books = 1 Principal Buck (a free dollar for a snack at the cafeteria!)
- 10 books = a goodie bag + Principal Buck
- 15 books = SSYRA party, certificate, t-shirt, photo published in the REC center and on Facebook, and more!
Bexley Elementary SSYRA grade 3-5 program
Read a SSYRA book and go to the SSYRA 2023-2024 course in MyLearning (MyPascoConnect). For every book there is a quiz. Pass the quiz with 70% or more correct answers to earn incentives. You have 3 tries to pass the quiz.
Grade 3-5: 2023/2024 Book Titles:
The Area 51 Files, by Julie Buxbau
Bedhead Ted, by Scott SanGiacomo
Better with Butter, by Victoria Piontek
The Curse on Spectacle Key, by Chantel Acevedo
Glitch, by Laura Martin
Good Dogs on a Bad Day, by Rachel Wenitsky and David Sidorov
Honestly Elliott, by Gillian McDunn
Night Frights: The Haunted Mustache, by Jo McGee
Odder, by Katherine Applegate
The Raven Heir, by Stephanie Burgis
Secondhand Dogs, by Carolyn Crimi
Solimar – The Sword of the Monarchs, by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Strangeville School is Totally Normal, by Darcy Miller
Stuck, by Jennifer Swender
Swim Team, by Johnie Christmas
Click here to access the SSYRA grade 3-5 book list for printing.
Bexley Elementary SSYRA JR (K-2) program
After reading a SSYRA JR book the student will choose an activity from the choice board below to show their understanding of the text. Show the project to your teacher to earn the brag tags and rewards.
Reading Activity Choice Board
Draw to show understanding:
– Create a bookmark to show the story’s setting. Include important details about the setting. Does the setting change? Use the back of the bookmark to show how it changed
– Create a bookmark about the main character of the story. Include the character’s name and words that describe them. Can’t pick just one character? use the back!
– Create a newspaper article about the most exciting part of the book. Draw a picture about the most exciting part or your favorite part. Include a sentence, or short caption to match your picture.
– Create a comic strip to show the most important parts of the story. In 3 or more boxes, draw to retell the most important parts of the story.
Write to show understanding:
– Write about the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Retell the story in your own words. Don’t forget to use time order words (first, next, then, last…)
– Write about your favorite part of the book. Tell all about this part with important details. Why was this your favorite part?
– Write a letter to a character. Ask the character about a specific part of the book, ask about their feelings, or why they did something. Tell the character your thoughts about the book!
– Write a letter to your friend or your teacher persuading them to read this book. Why do you think they should read this book? Don’t forget to include specific details about why this book is perfect for
Click here to access the SSYRA JR Reading Activity Choice Board for printing
Grade Kindergarten-2nd (SSYRA JR): 2023/2024 Book Titles:
The Three Billy Goats, Gruff by Mac Barnett
Knight Owl, by Christopher Denise
A Mouthful of Minnows, by John Hare
Bug on the Rug, by Sophia Gholz
Maybe…, by Chris Haughton
Tomatoes In My Lunchbox, by Costantia Manoli
Not That Pet, by Smriti Prasadam-Hall
When Glitter Met Glue, by Karen Kilpatrick
Big Truck, Little Island, by Chris Van Dusen
Chickadee Criminal Mastermind, by Monica Silvie
Doggo and Pupper, by Katherine Applegate
Cornbread and Poppy, by Matthew Cordell
Beak and Ally, by Norm Feuti
Sir Ladybug, by Corey Tabor
Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy Rory and the Magical Mix-Ups, by Kallie George
Click here to access the SSYRA JR book list for printing
Please reach out to Anette la Fleur, RMA/Librarian if you have any questions about the SSYRA program: elafleur@pasco.k12.fl.us
