After speaking with several parents this week at conferences, I feel I should clear up any misunderstandings about A.R.
A..R. is NOT in any way, shape or form, part of a student's grade. It is NOT counted against a student if they do not take A.R. tests. A.R. is meant to motivate and/or encourage readers. If students are motivated by earning A.R. points, I encourage them to take tests on their independent reading books when they finish reading them. Students should be choosing books because they want to read them, not soley to earn A.R. points. Nothing would please me more than to see a student chose a book they think they will like, read it, enjoy it and can't wait to pick up their next book. :)
If A.R. is something that is motivating to your child, that's great! Whatever it takes to get them reading. :) Our third grade A.R. goal this quarter is 6 points with 85% accuracy. The quarter ends on Thursday and the A.R. celebration will be held on the following Friday, the 28th. Students not attending the A.R. celebration will complete an activity in the classroom. They are not punished, nor am I disappointed in them if they do not meet their goal.
Please let me know if you still have questions about the A.R. program. I have 32 young readers who participate in Real Reading everyday and I'm proud of all of them!
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