Do: Don t: Name. English Class and Teacher HOMEWORK

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Do: Don t: Have your reading book and AR Record in your bag at all times.

Take a as soon as you have finished reading your book. Keep your AR Booklet up to date.

on a book that you have not read recently, for example, that you have read before.

1 Do: Don t: Have your reading book and AR Record in your bag at all times. Keep this booklet in the plastic wallet at the back of your planner. Take a as soon as you have finished reading your book. Keep your AR Booklet up to date. on books that you have brought from home. on a book that you haven t finished reading. on a book that you have not read recently, for example, that you have read before. Change a reading book you haven t finished without speaking to your teacher or librarian. HOMEWORK Please do not lose this booklet. If you need a new booklet, please print a copy from the Library section of the school website. Name English Class and Teacher 16 1

2 Accelerated Reader is a reading scheme designed to help you improve your reading, concentration and comprehension. How does it work? You will take a STAR Test, which is an online test that looks at your current reading ability. The STAR Test generates an individual book level, reading age and a test score. The book level is a range of levels that you will be able to read in and be challenged in your reading. What do I do? Firstly, your teacher or librarian will give you your book levels. Pick a book to read that within your levels. Remember to look at the cover, blurb and genre when choosing. Read the book. You should be reading for at least half an hour every day as part of school and home work. As soon as you have finished the book, log on and take the Accelerated Reader. You can quiz in reading lessons, at break time, lunch time and after school. Write down your quiz score in your booklet. You should be getting 80% or above. Ask your teacher for a comment on your progress. Pick a new book, and start again! 2 The Accelerated Reader website: Use this to: Take a STAR Test (only when told by your teacher.) after reading a book at school and home. Write your username and password here: Username: Password: Accelerated Reader book finder: Use this to: Check whether a book you are reading from home or another library has a. Eclipse Library Website: Use to check library stock, reserve books & more Home Connect: Use this to: Check your progress at home. Show your parents your progress at home. Your username and password is the same as for the Accelerated Reader Website. 15

3 Term Date STAR Test Book level Range Reading Age Time Taken Teacher Comment Use this space to record your quiz scores for your Vocabulary assessment quizzes. Keep a record of your STAR Test results here. Remember to always bring this with you when changing books so you know your book levels. Book Name Assessment Book Teacher Comment date 14 3

4 Term Number of Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 words read Average % correct Points earned Average B.L (ATOS) Books Read Teacher Comment Make a note at the end of each half-term to track your progress. 4 13

5 Book Name Book Genre Date Started Date of Teacher Comment Use the rest of the booklet to record your quiz scores for other books you have read. Enter the details of your book as soon as you start it Details of the book can be found on the sticker on the inside front cover: Decide which genre the book belongs to. It could be Adventure stories, Fantasy stories, Poetry, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, or any other genre of your choice. When you have finished your book, have your booklet with you when you quiz and fill in the date and the score you achieved. Don t forget, 100% gets a VIVO so remember to show your teacher your progress! 12 5

6 Book Name Book Genre Date Started Date of Teacher Comment 6 11

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Best Practice: 100% Participation. 90% of the class achieving 85% average percentage correct. 20 minutes of Engaged Time per Day

Best Practice: 100% Participation 90% of the class achieving 85% average percentage correct 20 minutes of Engaged Time per Day @2013 Renaissance Learning. All rights reserved. www.renaissancelearning.com