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The
Accelerated Reader Program
Ms. Stein – Grade 6
Accelerated Reader is an
independent reading program that gives you an opportunity to read books of
your choice, although you must read books from the Accelerated Reader
list. There is a list of these
titles in each L.A.
classroom and in the school library.
It is also on the KTS web site.
If you have a copy of a book that is on the list but is not from our
school or classroom library, be sure to ask your teacher to verify that it
is the edition that will be tested.
(The tests are designed so reading abridged versions or watching a
movie version will not allow you to pass the test.)
After you have completed the book,
you will take a computerized Accelerated Reader test on it. The reading level of the book(s) you
choose, the length, and the quality of your comprehension will comprise 25%
of your reading grade for the marking period. The higher the reading level and the
longer the book, the higher the point value. If you score 100% on the test, you will
receive the total point value of the book.
If you do not score 100%, the point value will be less. If you do not pass the test, you will not
receive any points.
It is extremely important that you
select books that you will understand and enjoy, and your teacher will help
you with your choices. Do not choose
books that are too difficult for you!
You will probably be more successful reading several short, easy
books than one long, difficult book.
It is also important to PLAN AHEAD, so you have ample time to meet
the requirements each marking period!
You may read as many books as you wish to obtain the required points.
Reading Workshop Rules
Your teacher will help you select books on the
appropriate reading level. Remember, it is important to
read and
understand the book; you
will not pass the test if you don’t understand it.
Your book must be approved in writing by
your L.A.
teacher before you may begin to read. You may not
read books that you have already read, nor
may you read books that are part of the middle school literature program
(unless your teacher approves).
Don’t forget that your teacher has your book card.
Your Accelerated Reader book should be in class
with you daily. When you finish your class work, you
should read
it. In addition, you will have class
time once a week during “Reading Workshop” to read this book. Most
of the reading, however, will be done on your own time. You should be reading this book at
home every night that you do not have other LA reading. During
Reading Workshop, you MUST have your approved A.R. book with you. It should be in class with you
even if you have completed it.
All students must participate in reading
conferences with the teacher before taking a test on the
book.
Students should have read at least half of the book before
scheduling a conference. Conferences
will be held only during Reading Workshop class.
If you have completed your book and are ready to
take a test, you MUST bring a new book to class
with you so you
can begin reading it after you have completed the test. Be sure to have AR books approved in writing .
You will keep track of your reading on your
reading log. It is your responsibility to keep it up to
date
and accurate.
If you are absent for “Reading Workshop,” you must make up the reading time at
home. Your teacher
will give you a form for your parent to
sign to verify that the reading has
been completed. If this form is
returned before the next Reading Workshop class, you will receive full
credit for that class.
If you do not have your approved book in class
during “Reading Workshop,”
you must read another
book.
You may not do homework. If
you make up the reading time and return the form with your parent’s
signature by the due date, you will receive half credit for that
class.
If you obtain the maximum number of points
before the end of the marking period,
you may read a
book of your choice.
Reading Workshop is serious reading
time. During “Reading Workshop”
everyone will be reading, and there will be no interruptions to disturb the
teacher or other readers. No one
will leave the classroom unless it is an absolute emergency.
If you obtain the maximum number of points
before the end of the marking period,
you may read a
book of your choice.
Reading Workshop is serious reading
time. During “Reading Workshop”
everyone will be reading, and
there will be no interruptions to disturb
the teacher or other readers. No one
will leave the classroom
unless it is an absolute emergency.
Grades
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Your AR test grade will comprise 25% of your
reading grade for the marking period. You have complete control over this. Read a lot....read carefully....and plan
ahead!
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If you are in the high L.A. class, you MUST
read books on or above your grade level. The reading level of
some new additions and classics have been adjusted so they are
acceptable on the 8th grade level. This list changes periodically; check
with your teacher or librarian for this listing.
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AR points do not carry over from one
marking period to another.
·
You
will receive one extra credit
point for every point over the maximum that you earn, with a maximum of 10
extra credit points per marking period.
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Accelerated Reader Test Points/Grades:
Grade 6
A
= 10.0 points = 100%
B
= 8.0 - 9.9 points = 90%
C
= 7.0 - 7.9 points = 80%
D
= 6.0 - 6.9
points = 70%
F = Below
6.0 points = 60%*
*Note:
If you read a book and take a test but score below the required number of
points, you will receive 60%. If you
do not read the book and take the test, you will receive a 0.
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You
will receive a separate classwork grade for
coming to class with your AR book daily, using your reading time
productively, and conferencing with your teacher.
·
You
will receive a separate homework grade for reading your AR book regularly
on your own time.
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