Accelerated Reading

Accelerated Reading Book Lists
0.5-0.9 lime green	2.6-3.0 red	4.6-5.0 light blue
1.0-1.5 yellow	3.1-3.5 pink	5.1-6.9 purple
1.6-2.0 green	3.6-4.0 white	7.0-up black
2.1-2.5 blue	4.1-4.5 orange	All books

 

The following is from Julie Delaney's PTSA presentation:

What is AR?

• computer-based reading comprehension assessment tool
• motivational tool
• books are leveled based on text difficulty and readability
• books are given point values based on length and difficulty

How will it help your student?

• increased time reading in and out of class
• accountability for comprehension (must read book 3X if under 3.0)
• increases fluency
• kids are choosing to read at lunch, recess, home
• kids are discussing books with each other – recommendations
• common language between parents, teachers, students

AR Terms

• ZPD – Zone of Proximal Development. Reading within this level should promote growth. Not too easy, which would be boring and not too hard, which would be frustrating.
• IRL – instructional reading level. Students can read words and text at 80% accuracy
• Grade Equivalent – compares how student’s test performance compares with that of other students nationally. 3.4 means that the student reads at a level of a typical 3rd grader in the 4th month of school
• Goals – based on ZPD and GE. Follow chart for 30, 45, or 60 min. daily practice
• Quiz – must have 60% to pass a 5 – 10 question test, must have 70% to pass a 20 question test

Rewards

• based on individual point goals
• 10, 25, 50, 75, 100%
• All-star Bulletin board

• TOPS – “The opportunity to praise students”
• Student Record
• Diagnostic Reading Practice Report
• STAR – norm and criterion referenced test. Questions adjust to responses. Correct response jumps up in difficulty, incorrect response brings level down.

 

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