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I would like to join you guys...I love the bully idea, but I am not sure how that will work in a short podcast...Maybe something about 100th day or even Dr. Seuss day as an intro to those school-wide celebrated days?? ~ Angela

So, we're going to basically broadcast a "peppy"kind of commercial leading up to the celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, AKA Read Across America. It'll include: some kind of greeting/introduction designed to capture interest; the 3 of you will come up with original and interesting activities by different grade level; "adventure" activities were mentioned, as was the recommendation of Dr. Seuss books. "My" 11th graders will actually do the reading of selections for the podcast. (An introduction of theses students coming in would be in order.) I am not really left with much to do. (I am a pretty good writer, though.) Maybe on the podcast we would simply introduce them and tell what they will be reading?? I will look around for more elementary-geared podcasts. ~Leanne

If you want, Leanne, you can maybe do the intro before the 3 of us talk about our specific projects...I don't think we will have time to introduce all of your kids and say what they will be reading, but maybe just summarize what they will be doing for the day. I have never done this before, so these are just ideas! I like our idea and I think it will turn out well! I think for my idea, I will read One Fish, Two Fish by Dr. Seuss to my "kindergarteners" and then we will re-write/re-tell it as a class. I haven't developed the script yet, but I will work on it for tomorrow. Have fun coming up with ideas! ~ Angela

Matt- I so appreciate those tips b/c I am lost when it comes to Dr. Seuss insider scoops. Were you all under the assumption that I was going to pretend I am a teacher of younger children, and just come up with a Dr. Seuss-y thing like you other 3 are? That is not easy for me. How about if I research a little to give the listeners some history about this special event/day, and provide the "copy" for that portion of the podcast? Understand-there is no scenario where I can see my "bad" kids celebrating this date, so I need to find some way I can carry my weight for this podcast. Please give me any other helpful ideas. ~Leanne

Leanne--The intro idea sounds good. If you're still looking for an idea for older kids, check this one out: http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/gunston/library/read/rif/fy06_rif/feb_06/index.htm. They had older kids write in anapestic tetrameter, the type of verse Dr. Seuss often used. I also liked the idea of creating "READ" posters. Or, you could write some type of commercial to get older kids interested in volunteering to read to the younger kids. In 5th grade, we usually don't read Dr. Seuss books, but we celebrate reading as a whole. We focus our activities on appropriate books for 5th graders. Does that help? I'm workin on my script now; I'm going to have the kids create radio ads for their favorite books.~Carrie

Attention 3rd graders. In the spirit of Dr. Seuss' 104th birthday, we are asking you to write a Dr. Suess wiki-story that will be read to the whole first grade on our annual Read Across America Day. No not just YOU! We want the whole thrid grade to write one story using your newly acquired Web 2.0 skills. The wiki link is located on the school website. Ask your teacher if you have any questions. The Principal has already started the story, but don't be afraid to change it if you want. Peer editors, creativity specialists, Seussologists, and rhyming rappers will be needed. Good Luck 3rd Grade!

(Intro music) And now—a Radio Reading Book ad: You’ve probably never met anybody like Artemis Fowl, an 11-year-old criminal master mind. Certainly none of the Fairy People have! For centuries, the People have lived peacefully under the surface of the Earth, keeping their existence secret from humans. Their survival depends on that secret being kept, for if the human discover their existence, the two groups will definitely begin fighting, but in an attempt to gain money and power, young Artemis plans to destroy it all. When he and his bodyguard capture Holly, a Lower Elements Police officer, a great struggle of wits and power ensues. Can the Lower Elements defeat Artemis and protect the People, or will Artemis prevail and reveal the Fairy People’s secret to the world? Find out by reading //Artemis Fowl// by Eoin Colfer. (exit music) Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, help our school celebrate Read across America by creating radio ads for your favorite books similar to the one you just heard. The best five books ads will be played during the morning announcements and published on the school website. You’ll also receive a five dollar gift certificate to the spring book fair if your book talk is selected as one of the best. Look in your book bag envelope for more information.

What do you all think? Will it fit with your ideas? ~Carrie

I keep trying to add something, but it won't show up...this is my test! Ok, here's the real thing... 

"One book, two books, pink book, blue book. Picture book, chapter book, fact book, story book. This one is a pop-up book, this one is a book for cooks!" Does that remind you of the book //One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish// by Dr. Seuss?? Kindergarten will celebrate Read Across America by re-writing their favorite Dr. Seuss story and recording it for our class podcast! We will have a Kindergarten podcast party so parents can listen to all of our hard work. Start thinking of your ideas and being your Dr. Seuss book to school for Read Across America!

I hope that will work! See you guys tomorrow! ~ Angela