My school is one of the many that uses Accelerated Reader (AR). Last year, the computer in my room wouldn't let the kids take tests so we only were able to take them in the computer lab. This year, my classroom computer is ready to rock and roll and I really want to better motivate my students to work hard and achieve their AR goals.
To help them do this, I created this All-Star AR packet:
The first thing I did was give my students this card so they would know their current reading level:
My students have this log to record their goals, books read, and points earned:
When they finish reading a book they can sign up to take a test using this sign up form:
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| I was finding out that my kids would get to the computer and not remember their title so I made sure to put the title on the sign up sheet so when they are at the computer they can refer to it instead of having to go back to their seats to get the book. |
I have my computer supervisors monitor the sign up sheet. They help get the kids logged in and notifiy the next student when it's their turn (one less thing I have to worry about!)
When students finish taking the test, they fill out this test ticket:
I have them put the completed ticket in a bucket near the computer and I use these to check their progress. Sometimes I'll draw a name out and give a reward for getting a passing score.
To help motivate students to keep reading and earning points, I have stars with ribbons hanging down (sorry I didn't take a picture of this in my class). I attach these points tags to their ribbons:
So far my kids are loving AR and are really motivated to read and earn points. When they reach a goal or get a 100%, I give them a certificate:
This system has allowed me to better monitor my students regarding their reading and points and also keep AR a prominent part of the classroom (I'll post pictures of the displays next week).
This 64 page packet also includes a pennant banner to display the points (you can attach clothespins to the different points totals), 5 different certificates in 2 versions, punch cards, and Hall of Fame recording sheets (I use these when students fill up their punch cards).
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If you use AR, I'd love to hear how you manage it and keep it going. If you'd like the chance to win this product, please leave me a comment about AR. I'll pick 2 winners using the random number generator on Monday!
Have a great weekend!
