Lexile Levels |
Scholastic Reading Counts |
Many changes have happened in the Buford Academy Media Center. We have switched over to a Lexile-based library. Lexile levels range from BR (Beginning Reader) to 2000L. For more information on Lexile levels, click the button below.
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With the switch over to Lexile came a new reading program called Scholastic Reading Counts. This program was introduced to the BA Media Center in Fall, 2014. We are looking forward to new challenges for our students! For more information on Scholastic Reading Counts, click the button below.
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What Lexile Level should my child be reading?
*The chart above shows the Lexile ranges for each grade level, according to the 2012 Common Core State Standards (CCSS).*
What Lexile Level does my child need on the Georgia Milestones?
*These Lexile Levels were found based on the passing Lexile scores for the Georgia Milestones Test.*
Scholastic Reading Counts Prizes
Scholastic Reading Counts Rewards are point-based. While this program has over 55,000 quizzes, it does not have as many quizzes as AR. So if you are working towards points, log onto SRC and check to see if the book has a quiz before you read it. If you like the book a lot and it is not on SRC, read it anyways! You can always earn points with your next book. Scholastic is adding new quizzes every day and so are teachers! To look up a book in the Reading Counts Database, click the button below!
Wolf T.V.
Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to be a part of the Wolf T.V. Crew. The Wolf T.V. Crew is responsible for getting the news to the students of Buford Academy on our very own circuit news station. Students will learn how a real life newsroom works. They will also learn how to work together as a team. Students on the Wolf T.V. crew are encouraged to try all of the crew positions, on and off camera. To apply, please click the button below. Students may turn in applications to Mrs. Clark in the Media Center. Please be mindful that an application does not guarantee a spot on the Wolf T.V. Crew. The Wolf T.V. teachers will let you know if you have been selected.
Wolf T.V. Crew Positions:
News Anchor
Reporter
Sound Board Operator
Camera Operator/Video Board Operator
Wolf T.V. Crew Positions:
News Anchor
Reporter
Sound Board Operator
Camera Operator/Video Board Operator
Author Visits
Every year, we invite authors to come visit our school. We love to hear how they became writers and how they got their books published. We have had all types of authors from historical fiction authors to scary book authors! Students love getting the opportunity to purchase these author's books after their presentation. We hope to meet more authors in the future!
Morning Reading Club
Every morning, students are welcome to come to the Media Center to read with the BA Media Staff or friends. Students are invited to come to the Media Center from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Morning Reading Club Schedule
Mondays- 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
Tuesdays- 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Wednesdays- 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
Thursdays- 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Fridays- No Morning Reading Club
Morning Reading Club Schedule
Mondays- 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
Tuesdays- 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Wednesdays- 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
Thursdays- 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Fridays- No Morning Reading Club