Welcome to Accelerated Reader What is Accelerated Reader

Welcome to Accelerated Reader

What is Accelerated Reader? Last year average reading ages improved by 15 months over the school year. Over the summer reading ages continued to improve….

STAR Reading Tests Taken every half term A series of comprehension and vocabulary questions A test that adjusts to the performance of the child Outcomes of the test: • A child’s reading age • A ZPD (books suitable for the child to read)

Book Selection Your child will be able to read books within their ZPD from the library. The books in their ZPD will be appropriate to their reading age. Difficult enough to keep them engaged, but not so difficult that they become frustrated. e. g ZPD 2. 6 – 3. 2

Book Quizzes Book quizzes will provide data on whether your child is accessing and understanding the material they are reading. The quiz will be 5 -10 questions taken 24 -48 hours after finishing the book.

Reading Targets Children will have a points target to reach half term. Each book is worth a number of points. The longer the book, the more points it is worth. The more children read (and score on their quizzes), the more points they get.

Half termly Celebration

Autumn 1 2018 Celebration

Reading Journals

Comments Page

New vocabulary

Home Connect Letter sent home yesterday with your child’s log in details

Helping your child • Children must read at home • Listening to your child read and completing the Reading Journal. • Reading to your child • Ask questions about the book they are reading.

Frequently asked questions: How much reading do children do in school at EVS? Children have a 40 minute slot for reading their book in school a minimum of 4 times a week. This must be supported by a child reading at home (and to an adult).

Frequently asked questions: Can my child take a book quiz at home? Tests can only in school hours between 9 am and 3. 20 pm

Frequently asked questions: Can my child read a book from home or from the Milton Keynes library? Yes! Check it is on Accelerated Reader and within your child’s ZPD. www. arbookfind. co. uk

Thank you for coming. Any further questions?