1. Objective: To Seamlessly and Independently Use AR In the Classroom 1

2. - AR Goal Setting & Incentives - Structure of AR In the Classroom -Any Concerns/Problems -Exit Survey 2

3. ◦ Average Percent Correct Goal  Students must average at least 85% percent on quizzes.  This indicates a student is reading with a high level of comprehension, which accelerates reading growth. ◦ Point Goals  Generated by the software  Indicate how much reading students are expected to do.  Individualized, fair, and realistic  Based on each student’s reading ability, the amount of time that is scheduled for daily reading practice, and the length of the marking period.  Arbookfind.com Arbookfind.com AR Goal Setting & Incentives 3

4. ◦ Book Level Goal  Generated by the software.  Helps ensure students read at a level appropriate for them as individuals.  They are set at the low end of students’ ZPDs to encourage them to read freely throughout an appropriate range.  If students have not taken the STAR Reading test, they can use the chart in packet to determine ZPDs. 4

5. ◦ Reading Log for Students ◦ AR Software to Generate Goals and Diagnostic Report 5

7. Each grade level should offer different rewards/incentives. This way, students will go through the AR program with something different to look forward to each year. Ideas For every 5 books a student reads, they will get a reward. 5 – Bookmark 10 – Reading Certificate 15 – Change your seat day 20 – Homework Pass 25 – Lunch with Teacher 30 - Surprise Readers’ Hall of Fame - Students recognized for the number of books they read (successfully). Read Across America Grade Level Celebrations/Competition 7

8.  When Do Students Read AR Books? ◦ Classroom ◦ Home  Are the Number of Pages Read Monitored? ◦ Throughout reading ◦ At end of book  When Do Students Get AR Books? ◦ Does the teacher take them down to library? ◦ Do they go on their own?  When Do Students Take AR Quizzes? ◦ As they finish? ◦ Is there a specific time/day? 8

9.  Library Concerns  Accountability  Survey 9