Reading and Writing
Accelerated Reader:
Accelerated Reader (AR) helps students select great books to read independently. Each student is expected to read daily, and understand their reading level so that he/she can better choose level-appropriate books. After a book is read independently, a student logs on to the "Accelerated Reader" Website to take a short comprehension quiz on the book that they just completed. All students are expected to complete one AR book each trimester. In addition to the AR quiz, students will complete a "book project" at the end of the second and fourth trimester.
Depth and Complexity Icons
Accelerated Reader (AR) helps students select great books to read independently. Each student is expected to read daily, and understand their reading level so that he/she can better choose level-appropriate books. After a book is read independently, a student logs on to the "Accelerated Reader" Website to take a short comprehension quiz on the book that they just completed. All students are expected to complete one AR book each trimester. In addition to the AR quiz, students will complete a "book project" at the end of the second and fourth trimester.
Depth and Complexity Icons
Each day in class, we use these icons to further our discussions and projects for a deeper and richer understanding of content material. These icons lend themselves to a diverse classroom. Every student learns, thinks, and produces at their own level and speed. The icons help each student think critically about any subject. It gives students ownership over what they learn and research.