Four parts of the Super Reader Program
- Pre Visit
- Kick-off
- Reading Incentive
- Celebration
(1) Pre-Visit
During this time, SuperReader will visit the partnering organization to rehearse for the Kick-off assembly with the children. Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to play roles in the production. This is a very effective way to present the material, as it creates a connection during the assembly with the organization. The number of children needed for the assembly depends on which skits we choose to perform. Performers only need to become familiar with their line for the performance for all lines are placed on masks or books. In order to create an organized atmosphere, at least two adult persons from the organization will be needed to assist back stage for the performance. Both will assist with getting the children where they need to be for their performance. SuperReader will show the adults and children everything they need to know for the performances. Posters and a pre-recorded message from SuperReader are available for announcing the Kick-off assembly to students.
(2) Kick-off
In full super hero attire, SuperReader and the Rangers visit the partnering organizations at the beginning of each program. The Kick-off performance lasts about 30 minutes. During this time, SuperReader reads age-appropriate stories and the Rangers assist in dramatic and theatrical presentations of the stories. An interactive theme song has also been produced highlighting some positive aspects of reading. We use a combination of full body costumes and masks when performing the stories. We also write and choose stories that address societal issues and character development such as honesty, kindness, sharing and acceptance as well as ones that are entertaining. When Rangers are not used, students, parents, and teachers will play roles in the production. In order to create the atmosphere of excitement and to display the power and strength of reading, our hero is presented as one whose characteristics a child would want to emulate.
(3) Reading Incentive
After the Kick-off performance, each child will be required to meet minimum individual and group reading goals, which is developed with the partnering organization. During this phase, students will be given a log sheet to track their reading progress. Because we promote families spending time together, students will be encouraged to read aloud to parents/guardians and older siblings. Students who may not have access to this family structure will be encouraged to read to people such as librarians, teachers and mentors. These people should sign-off on the log sheet daily.
The Reading Incentive Phase of the program is optional. Organizations that do not have access to a steady group of children may only want the Kick-off portion such as libraries. The Reading Incentive Phase is designed for organizations such as elementary schools and after school programs. This phase can be used with existing lesson plans, curriculums and programs and may last from one to six months. SuperReader and the Rangers will make periodic visits to the partnering organization to encourage the children to continue striving towards their goals. To promote the program, letters will be sent home to parents encouraging them to attend the Kick-off and to participate in the Reading Incentive Program. Posters will be given to the partnering organization to display at their location. A prerecorded message from SuperReader will be played before and during the Reading Incentive Phase.
(4) Celebration
At the end of the Program SuperReader will revisit the partnering organization to give individual and group rewards in recognition of his or her individual accomplishment. Each child will receive a SuperReader Certificate of Achievement in recognition of its individual accomplishment.
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