Accelerated Reader

Some of you may remember that we once had Accelerated Reader at our school. I am thrilled that it is now back! For those of you who don't know what it is, it is a reading incentive program that promotes reading and comprehension. How does it work? Simply, there is a test bank. Students read the specific books that are on their level. Students can read independently, with someone, or even have books read to them. Then, without the assistance of the book, the student must answer anywhere from 5 to 10 questions about the story. Typically, there are only 5 questions on the tests for 1st graders. Mrs. Couch, Mrs. Brown, and Miss Meredith announced yesterday that there would be a competition beginning next month to recognize classes making progress in Accelerated reader. I have shown the program to the class and some students have already begun taking the tests. You may want to help your child by helping her/him read books from the Accelerated Reader test list. I will send home some suggested books soon, but thought I would suggest a few here if you were eager to begin. I am adding these from memory (I am unable to access the school's list from home) so some titles may not be completely exact (but they will steer you in the right direction. If you want to practice for your test, write a retell of the book in the comments box. :-)

Days With Frog and Toad, Frog and Toad Together, Where the Wild Things Are, Runaway Bunny, Goodnight Moon, Little Bear, Little Bear's Visit, The Frog Prince, Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble, Henry and Mudge-Mr. Hopper's House, Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed, Junie B. Jones-Sneaky Peeky Spying.