If you're not using The Great Poetry Race with your students or you need some help organizing it all then this is the packet for you!

This kit contains:

• The Great Poetry Race sample letter to parents
• Blank letter for you to copy with your customized letter: Simply type your customized letter, attach it to the template and copy it on a copy machine
•bGreat Poetry Race signature sheet
• Car templates for student to color in to use with a bulletin board. (Idea: create a race track out of bulletin board paper. Have students color in a car template and add their initials or class number. Move cars around the track for meeting a specific goal.)
• Winner’s Circle poster for students to sign when they are the winner for the week or for meeting a specific goal (Laminate and use Dry Erase or Vis-à-vis markers). Alternatively, move a student’s car to the Winner’s Circle for having the most signatures in the week or for meeting a specific goal (ex. Reading to 20 people). (Two versions included.)
• Great Poetry Race Tracking Sheet: Use to keep track of how many signatures student’s collect.
• Student Incentive Charts: Students can use these charts to track their participation and progress. (Two versions included.)
• Recommended Poetry Resources and Tips