Accelerated+Reader

= What is Accelerated Reader (A.R.)? =

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Accelerated Reader is a leveled assessment program to monitor reading comprehension. Students will read books at their level and take Reading Practice Tests after. The tests will measure reading comprehension. =====

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Students will answer questions about the story they read, independently, in the classroom, on the computer. Students are given specific reading levels for books they should be reading. These levels are based on STAR testing and teacher input. It's important that students make good book choices and understand what they are reading. =====

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Southwood Elementary has incentives for students that reach their A.R. goals each nine weeks. Each Reading Practice Test the child takes is applied toward his/her reading goal for the nine weeks. It's important that students are passing the tests with 80% accuracy or higher. Students will also need to reach a given number of A.R. points each nine weeks to meet their goal. =====

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Most students should be reading their A.R. books three times before taking at test. This rule is in place to build fluency and comprehension. Your child should not take an A.R. test if the book has not been read three times. This rule is not necessary for students reading chapter books. =====

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If your child is not doing well with the A.R. program, I will begin to send home slips that must be signed before your child can take a test. The slip should have the book title, book level, possible points and your signature. You are signing off to say that your child has read the story three times and understands what he/she read. =====

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If your child brings home a book that's too easy you may choose to have them read it to you and ask them to make a better book choice next time. If a book is too hard, feel free to read that story to the child. An A.R. test does not have to be taken on every book. It's okay for the child to choose not to take a test on a book that's too difficult. This is a sign of responsibility and self-monitoring. The students will learn about making good book choices at school. =====