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Bret Harte's Accelerated Reader Program

For many of you, Accelerated Reader is an old friend, but for those of you that have not had the experience yet, let me explain what it is. Accelerated Reader is a program meant to increase reading comprehension. Each student is tested for a reading level. They are then assigned a 'ZPD' range--you really don't want to know what 'ZPD' stands for do you? This means that they will be reading books that are not too hard, but not to easy. After completing their book--reading slowly and carefully for detail, they will take a computer test. They need an 80 percent score to pass. They are then awarded points according to their score. Each student is assigned a certain number of points per six-week period. The good new is--if a child does not pass a test, he can read another book and still gain enough points to make up for the loss.

The rules:

• They must read in their 'ZPD' range or have the book preapproved by me.
• They cannot reread a book they have been tested on previously--the computer will not allow it.
• They cannot be tested on movies of books--they will flunk the test.
• They must fill out their forms COMPLETELY and CORRECTLY and NEATLY.
• The forms must be signed by the 'testing adult' and parent for credit.
• Parents need to sign AFTER the test. This is to insure you know if your child is reading and passing computer tests.
• This is a major grade.
• Procrastination guarantees a poor grade.
• Each student should complete one book about every week and a half unless they are reading difficult/advanced/high point books.
• Reading goals will be set in the future.
• Students can petition me to modify their goals.