Hi Interest Lo Level Hit (Sort of)

[Teresa Garrett <GARRETT@HGSD.SCSC.K12.AR.US>]

Thanks to all the many people who took the time to respond.  I will
try to summarize all the messages:  Most people said a separate
section will not work as students will not use it if they perceive it
to be a section of easy books.  A few said they do have such a
section but give it a catchy title so students will not feel singled
out for using it.  The most frequent solution was to place some sort
of sticker on the spine and guide students to those books. Several
people said they prepare a bibliography of these books for their
teachers and leave it up to the teachers to guide their students to
the books.

As to how to determine the reading level a few suggested teachers help
one even went as far as recommending students could also help.  My
principal was impressed with all the responses and hopes we can come
up with a workable plan for our school.  She said instead of
retroactively trying to mark books we begin marking only new
purchases which will certainly be easier.  If you have any other
suggestions to make please feel free as I will still have to serve on
the committee to implement this plan.  You all are great and it is a
privilege to work with you.



Teresa Garrett                       Harmony Grove Elementary
Media Specialist                     401 Ouachita 88
garrett@hgsd.scsc.k12.ar.us          Camden, AR 71701
                                     (501)574-0960