Literacy Fair at SNCS!

St. Nicholas Cathedral School is excited to host a Literacy Fair on Thursday, March 26th from 2:30–3:15 p.m. Families are warmly invited to come celebrate all that our students have been working on throughout the school year.

Students in grades 1-2 will proudly display their original poetry, personal narratives, informational writing, and other creative pieces they have written. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to share their growth as writers and showcase their creativity and hard work.

Students in grades 3–8 will also be displaying their novel study projects, highlighting their understanding of the books they have read and their creativity in presenting their learning.

The Literacy Fair will be held in the SNCS Gym from 2:30 - 3:15. We look forward to celebrating our young authors and readers with you!

Students will be working on their writing products during the school day and do not require any support at home for their Literacy Fair projects. Families and other students are invited to visit and enjoy reading some of our students' wonderful writing!

Get ready to see stories come to life! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Literacy Fair, a celebration of reading, creativity, and deep thinking. Over the past few weeks, our students have been busy diving into worlds of fiction, getting to know unforgettable characters, and preparing to share their journey with you.

What is the Literacy Fair?

The Literacy Fair is more than just a book report; it’s a chance for students to showcase their reading comprehension through a creative lens. Each student has selected a novel that piqued their interest and is currently working on a project that "unpacks" the story.

To demonstrate their understanding, students are focusing on key literary elements:

Plot Structure: Identifying the beginning, middle, and end.

Character Analysis: Understanding traits, motivations, and growth.

Setting: Describing where and when the story happens.

Theme: Discovering the "big idea" or lesson of the book.

You’ll see a variety of imaginative projects on display! Depending on their grade level and personal style, students are creating a project of their choice based on the Choice Board below. Please be aware there is a different choice board for Grades 3-4 and 5-8.

Through this project, students are encouraged to grow a love for reading and independence around reading. Students should be reading their novel nightly and should be working toward making an important decision - how will they showcase their comprehension?

You can support their literacy journey by encouraging nightly reading and asking a few project planning questions:

- What project would you like to complete?

- What information do you need to keep track of while reading, so that you can complete your project?

- What materials do you need for your project?

Students will need to complete their Novel Study project at home and should bring their project to school by March 26th to prepare for display at the Literacy Fair on March 27th!

You will find a timeline below for students to use so that they can stay on-track while completing their project.

We can’t wait to see the halls filled with the excitement of a thousand stories. Thank you for fostering a love of reading at home—it truly makes all the difference!

Happy Reading!