NYSRA Charlotte Award Ballot

Deadline: April 1, 2004

CONTACT: Debbie Dermady, Chairperson (315) 654-4643 or
(315) 686-5578 e-mail: bad8251@twcny.rr.com, or ddermady@1000islandsschools.org

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Named for the main character in E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, the purpose of the Charlotte Award is to encourage students to read outstanding literature and ultimately become life-long readers. Additionally, the award recognizes the authors and illustrators of such literature. Students in New York State read titles on the ballot and vote for their favorites. Votes will be tallied and winners will receive their awards at the 38th Annual Statewide Conference in November 2004.

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students may read the books themselves, or have the books read to them to become qualified voters.
2. Students are encouraged to read all titles in a category, but it is not a requirement. Students may read books in more than one category.
3. Each reader is entitled to one vote in one or more categories.
4. An adult in a classroom or library setting must monitor voting procedures, and should submit one ballot from each participating classroom or library.

SUGGESTIONS FOR CHARLOTTE AWARD PARTICIPATION:

• obtain a ballot and brief plot summaries of each title: primary, intermediate, young adult
• use the books in your school's "morning program"
• display the books in a special spot in the library; tally votes on a display chart
• start a "Charlotte Award Club" for students
• ask your parent organization to help purchase the books
• use the titles in your PARP program
• have older students read aloud to younger ones
• create a "Charlotte Award" shelf in the library with past winners (see NYSRA's website)

MAIL THIS PAGE and BALLOT TO: New York State Charlotte Award

Attn: Debbie Dermady

Guardino Elementary School

600 High Street

Clayton, NY 13624

ENVELOPES WITH BALLOTS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2004.

Adult in charge: ________________________________________________________________

School/Library: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

If you would like a copy of the results, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your ballot.