AR Reading

We have started our second nine weeks in AR reading.  The children were STAR tested last Thursday and have a new zpd.  You will find their goals are lower because we are only spending 20 minutes each day doing AR reading. We were spending 30 minutes a day, and that made their goals higher.  I think most of the children will be able to go way beyond the goals I have set. Some may even double their goals.  Each child can easily take 2 tests a week.  Remember, that most of their books are only worth 0.5 pts. (1/2 pt) and that's if they make 100.  Reading 2 books a week and making 100 would give them 1 point a week.  A score of 80 gives them 0.4 pts., 60 gives them 0.3 pts.  Below 60 they do not get any points.  But also remember, that not only do the children have to reach their points. they also have to keep an 85% average of correct answers.  All of the children did not reach their goals this past 9 weeks. But this past 9 weeks didn't count on their record.  All the tests they took have been erased by Mrs. Hinson.  We used this first 9 weeks to give them practice in taking AR tests.  This 2nd nine weeks will count.  At the end of the year, the children who have made their goals each 9 weeks will be recognized and receive an award (if we do things like we did last year).  They will also have an AR party.  SO, with your help our class intends to reach our goals every nine weeks!

I am giving each child a new AR log with their new zpd and new goal.  I have reminded them that since Mrs. Hinson has erased all the tests they took the first 9 weeks, they may take any or all of those tests again.  You might go over the old logs and help them find books they enjoyed reading.  (PLEASE KEEP THESE OLD LOGS AT HOME.)  They can check these books out and take the tests again ...if the book is in their zpd range.  That is an easy way to start this 9 weeks.  We will start again at the lower end of the range and work our way to the upper end. Please help me monitor the book level your child checks out. Sometimes they slip past me with a book that is too easy or too hard.

HAPPY AR READING!!