Welcome to Reading Assistant What is Reading Assistant

Welcome to Reading Assistant!

What is Reading Assistant? �A fun, new reading software for students in Grades 1 through 6 � Will be used twice a week for approximately 30 minutes

What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant? • Help you to read better!

What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant? � Practice “fluency”, which means you will practice reading more quickly and easily

What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant? � You will learn new vocabulary and improve comprehension. What is vocabulary? What is comprehension?

What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant? � It will be fun!

Reading Assistant Student Tour

HEADPHONE USE � Verify your headphone number � Remove headphones from plastic bag � Place the end of headphone (USB) into rear left USB port of computer � Place plastic bag under keyboard for safe keeping

HEADPHONE USE � Place headphones over your head with the boom on the left side and adjust to fit � Lower the boom until it reaches the corner of your mouth (NEVER BEND THE BOOM) � Immediately report any damage or problems – YOU are responsible to care for school equipment

HEADPHONE USE � When done, raise the boom straight up � Remove the headphones from the head � Unplug the USB from the computer (DO NOT pull the wiring) � Wipe down the headphone ear pieces and mic with a wipe (used wipe goes in garbage) � Place headphones in plastic bag and lay to the right of the keyboard for collection

MATERIALS NEEDED IN LAB � Pencil or pen � Student Checklist (not needed for test) � Headphones with mic � Your student number and password to log on the computer � Your student number and Reading Assistant password to log into www. scilearn. com

PLACEMENT TEST � You will need to complete a multiple-choice reading assessment based on your grade level � The test will determine your level on Reading Assistant—Those who read well will be placed on a higher level than those who struggle (so it won’t be too easy or too hard for anyone)

How to Get to the Test � Go to www. scilearn. com � Click on STUDENT LOGIN

How to Get to the Test � CLICK the LOG IN in the left box (my. Sci. LEARN)

How to Get to the Test � If asked for SCHOOL or DISTRICT, type “wood” or “woodland” in the box � Click “WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT” from the pull-down menu � WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT will appear in box – Click CONTINUE

How to Get to the Test � Type in your 5 -digit student number for USERNAME � Type in the password given to you by your teacher for the PASSWORD � Click LOG IN

How to Get to the Test � Check for correct name (click THAT’S NOT ME if not your account) � Click START at bottom left on screen to begin

� Wait TAKING THE TEST for test to load (need headphones – no audio for test) � Click START at bottom left to begin

TAKING THE TEST � Click on GREEN AUDIO CIRCLE to listen to question and answers � Click EXIT at bottom right to quit (either done or time is up) for work to save

TAKING THE TEST � Click LOGOUT button at top right to log out � Your teacher will assign Reading Assistant for next lab time