The Best Candidate

Candidates for political office have to work hard to get elected. Instill this work ethic in your youngsters and encourage them to use their reading skills to win a mock election. Hold a contest to see who can read the most books in two weeks. Ask the top three readers to run for president of their class. Have each candidate write a short speech about why he or she should be elected, then read it to the class. After the elections take place and the new president is chosen, give him or her a special book of your choice. Also present all three candidates with “Readers Are Leaders” T-Shirts. Give every student in class a “Readers Are Leaders” Dog Tag.