ReadingPlus

What is ReadingPlus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIdIiWI9joA Computer program we will use each class You are also encouraged to use outside of school Form of Blended Learning- you will control time spent, place, path, and pace of program (within the parameters set) This program assesses your reading level and teaches you reading skills Immediate feedback from program and Ms. Romano You will be able to self-monitor data and your results

Step 1: Take the Insight Measures you wpm PLEASE DO NOT RUSH 3 parts: Vocabulary Stories – Space bar to go on, you can not go back Questions Let’s you read at your level  Measures you wpm PLEASE DO NOT RUSH You will have to take it again 

How do I begin? This is what a sample DASHBOARD looks like. You will see three options, the “SeeReader” option is what you will choose. The boxes are how many lessons you have been assigned. You will not have any lessons in iBalance or ReadAround yet.

SeeReader- What do I do? This is where you choose what stories you read. There is a filter at the top to select the category that interests you most. Please don’t spend more than 2 minutes choosing a category or you will waste class time and have to complete outside of class!

Choosing Stories in SeeReader Let’s say you choose the Sports category, These are choices of stories You can read. Choose one and begin These are Combos…

Combos Combos are going to be your jam! You need two back-to-back 80% and above SeeReaders to earn a combo Combo achievements are used to level up and you earn even more incentives by leveling up The more time you put in (outside of school and inside), the more opportunity you have to earn a combo, and rewards!

How do I unlock a Combo? This is an example of combos for my sample student. She needs to unlock two more before she can unlock the next level. It also tells you what level you are currently on, and what is next.

Incentives DOJOS! Sticky notes for finishing 1 story with 80% and above Combos for Combos! Leveling up! Reader Leader Board Class party for “Most Words Read.” There will be school-wide incentives, more to come

Computer Rules Handle all equipment properly and with respect. Visit ONLY approved sites and the internet sites that pertain to your assignment. YOU WILL LOOSE COMPUTER PRIVELGES IF CAUGHT Push in your chair and wrap your headphones before you leave.

How do I track my progress? When you are finished with the questions from each story, it will show you your comprehension percentage, and your G-Rate or I-rate. - Write this down on your tracking sheet! - Does not matter your grade!

How do I track my progress? Part 2 Reading Plus Bingo Reflection Sheet  5 STAR STORIES