© 2023 - 2024 OMS Literature 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader
Independent Reading Program
As a part of student independent reading, the Accelerated Reader program will be utilized to monitor student reading progress. This is an online program which allows students to choose books they enjoy to read. To monitor reading comprehension, a multiple choice quiz will be completed following completion of the book with AR points awarded based on the quiz outcome. Students can regularly check their AR progress by simply logging into their AR program (even from home) and viewing the “Progress” page. AR goals are individualized and are based on a number of different assessments. Students may select to read AR Articles which are typically short in length and can be easily read in one sitting. These artcles are nonfiction and cover over 2,000 topics with a list that continues to be updated. Students who may find reading whole books tiresome can easily find success with these nonfiction articles. Once a student completes an article, he or she will take a corresponding quiz with the opportunity to earn 1 AR point. The AR Articles are found on the Student AR Portal. Students who rush through the articles and do not score well on the quiz will notice that their selection of titles will not increase. Students should not rely entirely on completing their AR goal by reading AR Articles only.Independent Reading Homework
Top Ten AR Readers for the first nine-weeks Students should be reading their independent reading material on an average of twenty minutes per day or 140 minutes per week. As students complete a selected AR book, they should then take the corresponding AR quiz. Students will be expected to have their AR books with them at school throughout the day. Many teachers will have extra time at the end of a period in which students will be expected to read. Students who come to my class without their reading material can expect to receive a tardy if they have to go to their lockers in order to get a book. We are scheduled as a class to have library time once a week so students will have plenty of library access time. Students will have also have opportunities to go to the library during their Warrior Time. Students can also go to the library in the morning after 7:30 a.m. until the first bell to use the resources as needed.i-Ready Diagnostics
To assess student reading achievement, we will be using an online diagnostic tool known as i-Ready. In the past we have used the STAR test, but we are moving to i-Ready to be consistent with the younger grade levels. You can find more information regarding this program by clicking on this link: Parent Guide. The i-Ready program is an adaptive assessment designed to measure a student’s reading ability but to also provide individualized instruction to encourage reading growth. These assessments will take place three times throughout the school year in order to track student growth and performance.STAR Reading Assessment
Aligned cohesively with the AR program is the STAR assessment. This is a reading diagnostic tool that is shorter in length than the i-Ready assessment and can be given on a more timely schedule to quickly assess a student’s reading progress. Students will be assessed using the STAR diagnostic at least once each nine-week period.
AR Links
AR Due Dates
1st Nine Weeks - Aug 17 - Oct 6 Done 2nd Nine Weeks - Oct 9 - Dec 15 3rd Nine Weeks - Dec 18 - Mar 1 4th Nine Weeks - Mar 4 - May 17Library Day
On Thursdays, our classes will meet in the library. Students are to bring their reading materials with them to class.*Greek Myths for AR Credit
Be sure to check the Greek Mythology webpage to find the list of myths available for AR credit.AR Grading
AR grades are based on student goals. The goals are determined by a student’s reading level and other assessments. A student’s AR grade is determined by the student reaching his/her AR goal. Each nine weeks an AR grade will be given which will count as 100 points. This grade reflects the student’s AR goal. Students who have achieved more points than their required AR goal may receive up to and including 20 extra- credit points each nine-week grading period. Midterm Checks are conducted to see that students are indeed reading. Students who do not have any AR points at the halfway point in the nine-week grading period may be subject to receiving a lunch detention.
Audio Books
Unless there is a specific reason for using audio books at school, it is not recommended that students use them for their independent reading. FYI - During testing, students are not permitted to use any electronic devices which prevents the use of audio books.
2023-2024
Accelerated
Reader
Independent Reading
Program
As a part of student independent reading, the Accelerated Reader program will be utilized to monitor student reading progress. This is an online program which allows students to choose books they enjoy to read. To monitor reading comprehension, a multiple choice quiz will be completed following completion of the book with AR points awarded based on the quiz outcome. Students can regularly check their AR progress by simply logging into their AR program (even from home) and viewing the “Progress” page. AR goals are individualized and are based on a number of different assessments. Students may select to read AR Articles which are typically short in length and can be easily read in one sitting. These artcles are nonfiction and cover over 2,000 topics with a list that continues to be updated. Students who may find reading whole books tiresome can easily find success with these nonfiction articles. Once a student completes an article, he or she will take a corresponding quiz with the opportunity to earn 1 AR point. The AR Articles are found on the Student AR Portal. Students who rush through the articles and do not score well on the quiz will notice that their selection of titles will not increase. Students should not rely entirely on completing their AR goal by reading AR Articles only.Independent Reading Homework
Top Ten AR Readers for the first nine-weeks Students should be reading their independent reading material on an average of twenty minutes per day or 140 minutes per week. As students complete a selected AR book, they should then take the corresponding AR quiz. Students will be expected to have their AR books with them at school throughout the day. Many teachers will have extra time at the end of a period in which students will be expected to read. Students who come to my class without their reading material can expect to receive a tardy if they have to go to their lockers in order to get a book. We are scheduled as a class to have library time once a week so students will have plenty of library access time. Students will have also have opportunities to go to the library during their Warrior Time. Students can also go to the library in the morning after 7:30 a.m. until the first bell to use the resources as needed.i-Ready Diagnostics
To assess student reading achievement, we will be using an online diagnostic tool known as i-Ready. In the past we have used the STAR test, but we are moving to i-Ready to be consistent with the younger grade levels. You can find more information regarding this program by clicking on this link: Parent Guide. The i-Ready program is an adaptive assessment designed to measure a student’s reading ability but to also provide individualized instruction to encourage reading growth. These assessments will take place three times throughout the school year in order to track student growth and performance.STAR Reading Assessment
Aligned cohesively with the AR program is the STAR assessment. This is a reading diagnostic tool that is shorter in length than the i-Ready assessment and can be given on a more timely schedule to quickly assess a student’s reading progress. Students will be assessed using the STAR diagnostic at least once each nine-week period.
AR Links
AR Due Dates
1st Nine Weeks - Aug 17 - Oct 6 Done 2nd Nine Weeks - Oct 9 - Dec 15 3rd Nine Weeks - Dec 18 - Mar 1 4th Nine Weeks - Mar 4 - May 17Library Day
On Thursdays, our classes will meet in the library. Students are to bring their reading materials with them to class.*Greek Myths for AR Credit
Be sure to check the Greek Mythology webpage to find the list of myths available for AR credit.AR Grading
AR grades are based on student goals. The goals are determined by a student’s reading level and other assessments. A student’s AR grade is determined by the student reaching his/her AR goal. Each nine weeks an AR grade will be given which will count as 100 points. This grade reflects the student’s AR goal. Students who have achieved more points than their required AR goal may receive up to and including 20 extra- credit points each nine- week grading period. Midterm Checks are conducted to see that students are indeed reading. Students who do not have any AR points at the halfway point in the nine-week grading period may be subject to receiving a lunch detention.
Audio Books
Unless there is a specific reason for using audio books at school, it is not recommended that students use them for their independent reading. FYI - During testing, students are not permitted to use any electronic devices which prevents the use of audio books.
