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Accelerated Reader
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Accelerated Reader
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We are
made whole by books, |
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What is Accelerated Reader (AR)? |
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What is the purpose of the program? The purpose of the program is to motivate and build enthusiasm so children will want to read. We hope to create an excitement about books and reading that will last a lifetime. As students participate in the program and we see how well they do on the quizzes, we gain valuable information about their reading abilities and what we can do to help them. Students end up reading a wide variety of literature. Increased time spent reading contributes to an increase in test scores. |
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What books can students read? The Cuyler Library has a list of the books we have Accelerated Reader quizzes for. The books are identified by a color code for readability level. It is important to note that if your child has an interest in reading a particular book, please do not discourage them from doing so just because we do not have an AR quiz for the book. We want the students reading quality literature whether there is an AR quiz for the book or not. Click on the graphic below and it will take you to a list of Cuyler's AR Quiz List. The books are listed by title, author, reading level, and point value.
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How are Accelerated Reader points used?
Students who earn a specific number of points will be recognized by having
their pictures mounted on the "Wall of Readers" in the hallway outside of the library. Their
names will be mentioned on the morning announcements. These
students will also be eligible to attend a special activity at the end of
the school year. In
addition, there is an "AR CHAMPS" banner for each grade level. At the end of
each month, the classroom that has earned the most points for that month will have the honor of keeping the banner.
Students will receive a small prize every time they get farther down the
"Yellow Brick Road." Point increments are determined for each grade level. |
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What are
the point goals? |
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2nd Grade
Prize 1- Prize 2- Prize 3- Final Goal- 30 points |
3rd Grade Prize 1- 12.5 points Prize 2- 25 points Prize 3- 37.5 points Final Goal- 50 points |
4th Grade Prize 1- Prize 2- Prize 3- Final Goal- 60 points |
5th Grade Prize 1- Prize 2- Prize 3- Final Goal- 70 points |
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What is this year's theme? This year's theme is centered around the Wizard of Oz...Accelerated Reader is coming down the "Yellow Brick Road" to Cuyler. To view a larger size image simply click on the thumbnail of the picture. |
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How can parents help with "Acclerated Reader?" Parents can encourage their children to read every night at home. Parents can also contribute to the program by reading aloud to their children. Children are very capable of enjoying books above their reading level when they are read to them by parents and teachers. |
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Mrs.
Smith's Class Wins the AR Banner for November 2006!!! |
Mrs. Smith's Class Wins the AR Banner for March 2007!!! |
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