Accelerated Reader 2007-2008

Morris Hill Panthers

     Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading program which promotes student reading comprehension. This program supplements our classroom reading instruction.  Students read library books which are identified by book (reading) level.  The students book (reading) level  is initially identified by the STAR computerized reading test.   Students are tested on STAR at the beginning, the middle and the end of school year.  This reading level is called a reading zone and provides students with books that are  "just right" in their ability to read.  After a student has read a book, the computerized AR test can be taken in the classroom or the library.   The AR program assigns points for each book depending on the length and difficulty of the words in the book.   As students progress in their reading ability the teacher moves the reading zone up.   

     The school year is divided into approximately six reading periods.  Reading point goals are individual for each student.  Goals are set by teacher and student.  At the end of the reading period those students who have met their goal with 85% comprehension are invited to attend a special reading celebration.  

Reading Periods for this school year:
Sept 4-Oct. 12     
Oct. 15-Nov. 23   
   Nov. 26-Jan. 11       
Jan 14-Feb. 22     
   Mar.31-May 9      
AR Incentive Rewards/Reading Celebrations

Individual Rewards
     Students will receive a neck chain and book charm to go on the chain for each 5 points earned.  AT points 20, 40, 60, 80, (follow this pattern) students will get a glow in the dark book charm to add to the neck chain.
     Students will have their picture added to the wall of fame when they have read 10 points.  The pictures will be moved along the wall when students have increased points to 25, 50, 75, 100 etc
     Students can earn a T-shirt for points read at these levels.
              Primary (grades 1-2)                Grade 1=20 points               Grade 2=30 points
             Intermediate (grades 3-5)        Grade 3= 45 points               Grades 4 and 5 = 60 points

School Reading Celebrations
    Students must meet reading goal with 85% or better comprehension for each reading period.  There will be a celebration for each reading period.   Period 3 and Period 6 will be away from Morris Hill and Periods 1-2 and 4-5 will be at school.  To attend the away from Morris Hill Celebrations students will need to make their goal 2 out of 3 times.  These celebrations are in the process of being planned.

Accelerated Reader Family Night
October 5       5:30-7:30
November 16   5:30-7:30
Spring dates have yet to be set.

 In the fall, the library is open for two evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for students and parents to read together.  Then students use computers to test on the books they have read. 

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