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Accelerated Reader

Levels:.09 - 1.9 | 2.0 - 2.9 | 3.0 - 3.9 | 4.0 - 4.9 | 5.0 and up

What is Accelerated Reader?

Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading program designed to encourage students to read books from a variety of genres. Accelerated Reader (A.R.) works for students of all grade and ability levels. The program reports give teachers and students immediate feedback about individual reading progress and provides reinforcement in a way that is both motivational and fun. All students in Grades 2-5 participate. First Grade students participate with the teacher's direction.

The children simply select a book, read the book and take a computerized test related to the book. Points are awarded based on how well the student does on the test. The following goals and prizes have been established:

Achiever			Great Achiever
Prize: bookmark and pencil			Prize: Certificate to check out extra books
1st Grade	5 points		1st Grade	10 points
2nd - 3rd Grade	10 points		2nd - 3rd Grade	25 points
4th - 5th Grade	25 points		4th - 5th Grade	50 points
Outstanding Achiever			Superior Achiever
Prize: Picture Poster of Student			Prize: Teacher for the Day
1st Grade	20 points		1st Grade	30 points
2nd - 3rd Grade	50 points		2nd - 3rd Grade	75 points
4th - 5th Grade	75 points		4th - 5th Grade	100 points
Ultimate Achiever			Super Star Achiever
Prize: Pick a Prize from the Prize Table			Prize: Principal's Honor Medals for Reading
1st Grade	50 points		1st Grade	75 points
2nd - 3rd Grade	100 points		2nd Grade	125 points
4th - 5th Grade	150 points		3rd Grade	150 points
			4th Grade	175 points
			5th Grade	200 points

Every student is encouraged to meet his or her grade level goal.

Each student who meets that goal by May 1st is invited to attend a lunchtime picnic in mid-May.

Each school's AR list is different depending on the tests that school purchases. You can use these lists to target books at the public library to further encourage your child to become a fluent reader.