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Re: AR Program overview needed
Posted by Liza on 8/27/08
Hello Ima,
Thank you for your note. I learned quite a bit on AR. I have a
daughter in 2nd grade who is an avid reader. Reads everything
from books to cereal boxes and candy wrappers. She refuses to
join AR in schoold this year. She enjoyed it last year in the
beginning, then realized the books she had to read were what she
called "baby books". I tried to explain to her about
comprhension but it did not interest her. I then asked her
teacher if she could move to higher grade level books and she
did. For a while it was okay, but then again she lost interest.
I am afraid to force her into the program as she might hate
reading all together...But I think she may not like it because
of the "control" the pogram has over her (like the books she
reads and the test she has to take during the week). Although
her scores were quite good in the program last year, when she
did have an error, we could not find out why, nor go over it and
discuss the error. This blew my mind! I started to feel what's
the point of the program if the kids don't know how to correct
themselves? Am not sure now if I am all for this program, after
all she does love to read. Does she comprehend the books she
reads? Seems like it with a few of our discussion, but I have no
other measure of it. What are your thoughts? Anybody?
On 7/29/08, Ima Teacher wrote:
> The program is an independent reading program designed to
> improve reading comprehension. It is most effective for
> students reading slightly below level or on level, although
> all students can participate.
>
> Because it is not designed to be THE reading program, it
> does not cover all aspects of a necessary program. It is
> just covering understanding what you read by yourself.
>
> There are also vocabulary tests and literacy skills tests
> available, but not for all books. They're typically for
> books that are instructional in nature. I use those with
> the books we read as a class.
>
> The student goals are set based on the student's reading
> level and the time given to read in class. Students can
> read at home, and that is encouraged. However, the teacher
> needs to do "status of the class" checks to diagnose reading
> issues and keep up with that the kids are reading.
>
> There is lots of room within the program to individualize
> for each student, and there should not be "across the board"
> goals for specific classes or groups of students.
>
> The program can be used as either an incentive-based program
> or a graded program. In a graded program it is important to
> make sure that the grades don't influence the overall grade
> more than the time being spent on reading in class.
>
> If your daughter is having trouble with the tests, you might
> want to try having her read shorter books or books of a
> slightly lower reading level to see if that helps. You can
> also try having her take a similar type of test first. You
> can find tests on bookadventure.com that are similar in
> format.
>
> I'm a certified trainer and long-time AR user. I'd be happy
> to answer any questions if you email me.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- AR Program overview needed, 7/29/08, by Confused parent.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 7/29/08, by Ima Teacher.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/06/08, by honored.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/06/08, by not an independent program.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/27/08, by Liza.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/27/08, by Ima Teacher.
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