Achieve3000: An Introduction to the

ProgramONonfiction Reading in the Real

WorldOThe Achieve3000 5-Step

Literacy RoutineOStudent Data: Teacher ToolsOResources for ParentsOAchieve3000 Here at JenkinsOQuestions

A Growing Gap

GradeBand

PreviousLexile Ranges

New Lexile Ranges

 2–3  450L–725L 450L–790L

 4–5  645L–845L 770L–980L

 6–8 860L–1010L 955L–1155L

9-10 960L–1115L 1080L–1305L

11–12  1070L–1220L 1215L–1355L

Increased Rigor

The 5-Step Literacy Routine

OPoll and Email: Prior to reading, students recognize their perspective about the topic and support their opinion with a written explanation.

OArticle: Students read through the article, completing the reading connections activities as they read.

OActivity: Students demonstrate understanding of the article they have just read.

OPoll: Students re-evaluate their original position after gathering information from their reading of the article.

OThought Question: Students compose a well-written response to the article.

The Jenkins PlanO Students will complete Achieve3000

readings and activities in their social studies, science, and language arts classes.

O Every week, students will complete two articles in class and one article as a homework assignment. We will offer support to students that don’t have internet access at home.

O At school and at home, we want to celebrate success and keep students motivated to keep on progressing.