Tanner Williams Elementary Accelerated Reader Program Presented by

Tanner Williams Elementary Accelerated Reader Program Presented by: Kerra Middleton and Mrs. Hoffman

What is AR? l Accelerated Reader la computerized reading program that tests comprehension l Read the book Easy books-read more than 2 times before testing l Chapter books-read one time, discuss with an adult or assigned buddy l l Visualize l the book as you read “like a movie playing in your mind” l Take a quiz on the book to test your understanding of the material read

How will AR be different this year? l We are “Blasting Off” with a space theme l Prizes will be “Out of this World” l AR quarter goals will be your AR mission to complete before the quarter ends l We will track student progress and prizes will be awarded based on comprehension, points and word count

AR Motivators Verbal praise l Student/teacher conferences l Books are “Just Right” for each student l Stickers, bookmarks l Quarterly recognition for meeting AR goals l l Honors l Prizes assembly

Yearly Rewards l Students meeting goals all 4 Quarters…. SLIP-n-SLIDE l Extra Incentives: skating pass, bowling pass, Hershey icecream coupon, Firehouse Subs coupon, Bay Bears ticket and much more!

Get Ready to Read! Slip-n-Slide--Make your AR goal ALL 4 quarters

What “new” books are available for AR testing? Many new series: Hannah Montana, Chestnut Hill, Edge Chronicles, Camp Confidential and many more l Famous Americans- biographies: Peyton Manning, Beyounce l

A. R. Tips l Tip # 1: Did you know that 1 chapter book could give you more words than 9 “easy” books? ? l Book Level: 4. 1 Points: 0. 5 Word Count: 908 words l l l Book Level: 4. 2 Points: 1. 0 Word Count: 8, 499 words Twice as many points and 9 times as many words

A. R. Tip l Tip # 2: New books are being added every week to the AR book list. You can search for books on topics you like. If you can’t find something you like “tell us”. We want you to read about things you enjoy.

Help Us Raise Money for “Cool” Prizes l Bring in your Box. Tops l Recycle ink cartridges l Recycle old cell phones

5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. Blast Off with AR! Get ready to set your goal l Start your AR mission today l l Find l books that are “Just Right” for you Work hard every day toward your AR mission l 100% is your target, 80% is okay- l 100% is best