Decorah 5th grade teacher receives a literacy grant

Posted: Mon, Dec 30, 2019 11:32 AM

Students in Mrs. Nowack's class with their new books. (Front row, from left): Sawyer Courtney, Bill Fullhart, Tegyn Sanderman and Hilary Junech. (Back row, from left): Jack DeLaRosa, Regine Hougen and Adrian Smith.

Decorah Middle School 5th grade teacher Sarah Nowack has been named a recipient of a Daughters of the American Revolution's Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant.

The $500 grant has been used to purchase 74 books which are part of sets of eight different historical fiction novels.

"These books will be used in teaching the historical fiction genre," Nowack explained. "Having so many book options allows students to read books appropriate for their reading level while still being able to compare and contrast with other students' books. It also allows the whole class to discuss common themes among the novels."

More information about this grant can be found at https://blog.dar.org/junior-membership-classroom-grants.