Librarian:Rhonda Simpson
Library Assistant:Stacy Godwin

Reading Incentive Programs at Dorsey
Braum's "Book Buddy"-Grades 1-5
Pizza Hut's "Book It!"-Grades K - 5
TX Bluebonnet Reading Award- Grades 3 - 5
Six Flag's Six-Hour Club-Grades K - 5
Accelerated Reader(our most popular reading program)- Grades 1 - 5

Did you know this program was created on a kitchen table in the summer of 1984 by a mom who was concerned that her children didn’t care about reading?

It grew from an activity for her family into a program used in their neighborhood school. It is now an educational resource used in schools across the nation, with tools for grades K – 12, and even offers college level materials.

Accelerated Reader is widely considered to be one of the best literature-based reading programs on the educational market today.

Research studies have shown that reading practice improves student scores in reading, as well as in math. Students that are successful readers, on or above their identified reading level with comprehension, will then also demonstrate success in a multitude of academic and non-academic areas.

AR has developed strategies that create reading habits and promoting a love for reading. Reading becomes a frequent recreational activity!

Free Online Research Resources are listed below:
(Please see the Librarian for passwords to the online resources). Encyclopedia Britannica

In English

In Spanish

Ebsco Reference Resources
Marco Polo links to science, math, geography, language, literature, art, economics, and the humanities.
Scholastic information on books,authors, sports, news, games for parents, students & teachers
Texas Bluebonnet Reading Award 2007-2008 book nominees past & current, summaries, and author information
Rowlett Public Library On-Line Databases
(Rowlett Public Library Card Required)
Nicholson Memorial Library System On-Line Databases
(Garland Public Library Card Required)
District Library Resources

Building better readers at Dorsey Elementary!