Barbara Benford, Media Specialist Round Elementary School Hartland, Michigan

What is AR? Supplemental Reading Computer Program Supplemental Reading Computer Program Comprehension-based multiple choice quizzes Comprehension-based multiple choice quizzes Students read books at their ability level and take quiz independently Students read books at their ability level and take quiz independently Immediate results following each quiz Immediate results following each quiz

Book Selection 1 st and 2 nd grade moms assist students in book selection 1 st and 2 nd grade moms assist students in book selection 3 rd and 4 th grade students select books independently based on reading level and interest 3 rd and 4 th grade students select books independently based on reading level and interest Books with AR quizzes are identified with AR stickers on spine Books with AR quizzes are identified with AR stickers on spine

Taking a quiz Students access AR program on school computers Students access AR program on school computers Students log in, find and verify book title Students log in, find and verify book title Students are encouraged to read each question twice before answering Students are encouraged to read each question twice before answering Completing the quiz creates a printout of results Completing the quiz creates a printout of results

Why Accelerated Reader at Round? Mr. Kromer / Third Grade Teacher

Does AR Make a Difference? Teri Nagel / Round parent

What do students read? Fiction and Nonfiction Harry PotterLittle HouseMysteriesBiographies Magic Tree House State facts and symbols Clifford the big red dog The list is endless

Round Readers are really Remarkable In October 2008, students read 1,500 more books than in October 2007 In October 2008, students read 1,500 more books than in October 2007 The 3 rd / 4 th grade AR competition officially began October 27 The 3 rd / 4 th grade AR competition officially began October 27

How can you help? Read with your child Read with your child Encourage questions about books and reading Encourage questions about books and reading Share your favorite books from childhood Share your favorite books from childhood Make reading a family activity Make reading a family activity

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