What is “AR” (Accelerated Reader)?
“AR” is a school and district-wide reading program that assesses reading comprehension. Each student is given the STAR Reading Test (not to be confused with the state’s “STAR” test, totally different). It is a reading test on the computer that assesses reading comprehension and vocabulary. Teachers use the results of those tests (that determine your child’s reading level) to assign an appropriate amount of “reading points” for your child to earn for the trimester. Your child will be expected to read books within their specific reading range that are “AR” books. Most books are AR. This simply means that the program has adopted these books and constructed reading “quiz”questions for each book. It is harder to find a book that is not AR than one that is. Most books are AR. A child is assigned points based on their reading level to acheive during the trimester. It is a reading incentive program. Each book has a value of point(s). This will be part of your child’s reading grade, so particip
Accelerated Reader is a computer-based reading program designed to enrich reading comprehension. Upon completing a computer-based reading assessment, your child will be given a reading level at which to begin the program. The books in our school library have been leveled according to the A.R. reading list. During your child’s library time, he/she will be asked to check out two (2) A.R. books to take home and read. You will recognize an A.R. book by the colored label on the binding of the book. Most 1st graders begin the year with either a dark green or blue label. You can help by reviewing your childs A.R. book(s) at home focusing on these concepts: Discuss and ask your child questions about the character(s) in the story. Discuss and ask questions about the setting (Where does the story take place?) and the problem(s) the character(s) encounter. We call these questions "story elements". If the book is a non-fiction text, help your child recall important facts and ideas. When
