Putnam County 6th graders complete readers’ program

‘Fighting Words’ selected as school’s favorite

Shaw Local News Network

The Putnam County Junior High’s sixth graders recently participated in the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award program.

This award is determined by student votes, encourages students to read for personal satisfaction and develops a statewide awareness of outstanding children’s literature.

The book “Fighting Words” was chosen as being the favorite among the sixth grade participants out of the 20 nominated books.

The program was introduced to the students through a cooperative effort among Amy Carboni’s sixth grade classes and Debbie Thompson, PCJH media paraprofessional.

After each student reads one of the books, they must then pass a test and fill out a story balloon. A balloon report helps the student understand the parts of the novel.