Accelerated Reader AR is a great program that allows students to easily locate and select books within their ZPD range in order to improve their reading skills. AR also allows students to test and refine their comprehension skills after reading each book. In Ellison's library, AR books are labeled with a colored dot on the spine (see AR Chart file below). If you would like to know your child's AR level using Fountas & Pinnell level refer to the F&P Text Level file below.
At Ellison we use the AR point system as an incentive program to get kids motivated to read and recognize them for their achievements (see AR Incentive file below). AR is available for students in grades 1-5. Students are able to take AR quizzes Monday-Friday 7:15 - 3:30. In order for students to earn points on a quiz they must get at least a 60%. Lastly, students who reach 100 AR points will receive a Master Reader card and will be able to check out one extra book.
It is important to note that there are still many wonderful books in the library that are not AR books. I always encourage students to try reading a book even if it is not an AR book.
For More information on AR and how to meet your goals there is a Power Point below.
At Ellison we use the AR point system as an incentive program to get kids motivated to read and recognize them for their achievements (see AR Incentive file below). AR is available for students in grades 1-5. Students are able to take AR quizzes Monday-Friday 7:15 - 3:30. In order for students to earn points on a quiz they must get at least a 60%. Lastly, students who reach 100 AR points will receive a Master Reader card and will be able to check out one extra book.
It is important to note that there are still many wonderful books in the library that are not AR books. I always encourage students to try reading a book even if it is not an AR book.
For More information on AR and how to meet your goals there is a Power Point below.
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