The document provides information about the Accelerated Reader (AR) program used by Fruitland Library to motivate students to read regularly and monitor their progress. It explains that AR allows students to select books, read independently, and take quizzes to earn points, and that the goal is to help students become lifelong readers. The document also addresses frequently asked questions about how the AR program works and how parents can support their child's participation.
2. ACCELERATED READER
PHILOSOPHY
Accelerated Reader is an integral part of the curriculum
here at Fruitland for a number of reasons. First, Fruitland
staff members are convinced that this supplementary
reading program motivates students to practice their
reading on a regular basis at a level, shown by research, to
increase reading proficiency. Secondly, teachers are able to
individualize for each student’s needs and more accurately
monitor their reading progress. Thirdly, students set goals,
are reinforced through immediate feedback and incentives,
and become more responsible for their own achievement. It
is our belief that, through this program, we will help to create
life-long readers for the twenty-first century!
4. Accelerated Reader is
as easy as 1-2-3
1. Select a book
2. Read a book
3. Take a quiz
5. READING PRACTICE
1. Selects a book in ZPD range
2. Reads the book
3. Takes the quiz
before school
during the day
FRE
4. Returns book/gets a new one
5. Brings TOPS report home
6. Accelerated Reader
Benefits
Helps teachers motivate students to read more and
better books
Monitors literature-based reading for all students
Provides immediate, individualized constructive
feedback
Fosters a lifelong love of reading in students
14. WHAT HAPPENS HERE AT
FRUITLAND??
STAR
ACCELERATED READER
TOGETHER MAKES
SUCCESS
15. WHAT IS S.T.A.R.?
Standardized Test for Assessment of Reading
Takes 10-20 minutes
Student “fills in the blank”—cloze method
Adaptive branching test
3-4 times per year (9/2/6)
Great tool---just one, though!
Diagnostic/ Parent/ ZPD
May surprise folks
16. ACCELERATED READER
ACTIVITIES
Point Clubs/1,000 Point PLAQUE
Theme
Prize Store
Reports
Top Scorers
FRE
Personal Goal Celebrations/TRIMESTER
Assembly/classroom recognition
17. What’s Up this Year?
Family Reading Evenings (Oct.-April)
Family/Student Reading Mornings (W/TH)
Book Forums (I/P)
18. COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the philosophy behind the program?
What changes have taken place since AR began?
Why do kids need to read within their ZPD?
What if my child wants to read outside of their ZPD?
Are teachers consistent regarding expectations?
How can I tell if a book is an AR book?
What about other books besides AR? Are students encouraged to
read other books, too? Can they receive points?
How often can my child get new books?
Where do the points my child accumulates in AR come from?
Is it really true that my child and I can read a book together, out of
his/her range, and then quiz with me in the lab? Is that even fair?
How can I help my child be successful in the program?
How will my child get started?
19. THANKS!
……so much for taking the time to come to
learn how the Fruitland staff utilizes AR as
we strive to develop great readers!!