Reading

Children are made readers in the laps of their parents~ Emilie Buckwald

Below if some helpful information about reading,  If you would like to see something please let me know!  Thanks!!

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Beginning Stages of Reading

Reading begins with learning the letters of the alphabet and then the sounds of those letters.  At Fairfax Elementary we are now using Really Great Reading.  You can go to this site for more information on this GREAT program.   www.reallygreatreading.com/

Fluency 

Fluency is defined as the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression in order to understand what they are reading.  To read more about fluency you can check out this website www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/fluency 

Comprehension

At Fairfax, we use Star Test and AR test to see if your student is comprehending the books they are reading. Please see below about the STAR Test or AR testing.   We teach the students when they are reading a book we ask questions.  "What am I thinking, Wondering, or Noticing"

STAR Testing/  AR Reading

Renaissance Accelerated Reader and STAR Reading AR 

What is Accelerated Reader?

AR is a reading program for first through eighth grade students that . . .

Manages student reading  
Monitors student’s comprehension
Motivates students to read
Increases the volume, quality, and enjoyment of reading


Why do we need Accelerated Reader®?

Alarming statistics point out that elementary school students are spending less and less time reading independently.
The Accelerated Reader®program challenges all readers – from the novice to the most advanced bookworms - to read more quality literature at their own level

How does AR work?

The student takes an assessment test to determine their reading level
This “STAR” test is generally given once a quarter and is designed to identify a student’s range of independent reading.
The student is given an independent reading level rating (ZPD) based on their STAR test results.
Student reads a book in their reading level chosen from a list of over 110,000 books with AR quizzes available.
The target is to find material that is not too easy or too frustrating
Students have access to over 110,000 quizzes
After reading the book, the student takes a quiz on the book using a classroom computer
Each quiz is 5 - 20 multiple choice questions
Student goal is to score 80% or higher on each quiz

How can parents help?

Encourage your child to read
Make time at home for reading
Shut down distractions
Ask your child about his or her book
Donate a needed book to our library or your child’s classroom.



ACCELERATED READER
Helping students help themselves to become better readers

To find a book using the students level you can check out this website and type in the Title of the book and it will bring up the level for that book!  www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx