Aclades to Occoee Middle School in Florida for demonstrating their commitment to education by promoting reading among youth in a creative, dynamic and exciting way. With so many other interactive mobile and internet sites to stimulate a student’s attention, the art of reading (fiction/non-fiction) takes a back seat, especially with students who struggle. Reading is not always seen as cool. Clearly, Occoee Middle School changed their students’ perception by inspiring them to do a singing and dancing music video called “Gotta Keep Reading“ to the tune of “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas. The video relates reading and literacy to encourage kids to prepare for the process while exposing them to various genres. Congratulations! Recently, my students and I followed in their foot steps and performed our own version of this song and dance ensemble for our school assembly. The tune was absolutely contagious and inspirational! View link to video below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D9jiEYxzs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpNfhpqDk4
To view lyrics click on link below:
https://www.ocps.net/lc/west/moo/Documents/Gotta%20Keep%20Reading%20Lyrics.pdf
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