Literacy Challenge History
The ANE Literacy Challenge began in 2007. Over the years students within the FNSBSD have learned about Alaska Native Leaders and Elders by doing various projects according to their grade levels.
2016 Literacy Challenge Winners
6th Annual ANE Literacy Challenge!
The 6th Annual ANE Literacy Challenge received over 400 submissions this year! Students from all across the school district ranging from Kindergarten through twelfth grade sent in spectacular projects about various Alaska Native Leaders and Elders.
There were four cateogries to the challenge, and the submissions followed certain guidelines based on grade level.
- Kindergarten - First Graders Draw a picture of an Alaska Native leader or elder.
- Second - Third Graders Draw a picture of an Alaska Native leader or elder and write a paragraph about him/her.
- Fourth - Sixth Graders Develope a poster about their chosen leader or elder, and cite sources from which they obtained information.
- Seventh - Twelfth Graders Interview an elder or leader, and share the outcome in 5-7 minutes, edited videos.
2015 Literacy Challenge Video Links
Independent Interview with Holger Jorgenson. View Kayden's submission here!
Teacher: Benjamin Johnson
Class: Live Events and Sports Broadcasting
View the Hutch submission here!
North Pole High School
Teacher: Liz Alexander
View Kiara Wright's submission here!
Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School
Teacher: Sheryl Meierotto
View Effie Kokrine School's submission here!