Reading Counts Informational

MeetingAugust 29, 2014

What is Reading Counts?Scholastic Reading Counts is a literature-based motivation program designed to get students to read and understand what they have read.

Reading CountsReading Counts is an independent reading program that motivates students to become avid readers. Students read books of their own choice at their Lexile Level and then take a computerized quiz to test for comprehension.

SRI AssessmentEach student took an Assessment using the

SRI or Scholastic Reading Inventory.First a practice test and then the real

assessment.

Your Score

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•Your score is reported as a Lexile number.

• The Lexile level is the difficultly level at which the student can easily comprehend about 75% of the text.

• The child should read between 100L below and 50L above and the Lexile measure.

For example, if your Lexile score is 400, your range would be 300-450.

Recommended Reading:Every child will have access to a list.

Find the Right Book for You!Reading is like the 3 Bears’ chairs. . .

1. Too Hard (Papa Bear’s) and the student may become frustrated and feel she or he doesn’t like reading.2. Too Soft (Mama Bear’s) and the student may become relaxed and bored which can lead to lack of concentration on the text.3.Just Right (Baby Bear’s Chair)

Enough familiar text to feel competent Enough surprising vocabulary to stay

engaged An increased sense of mastery

The “Just Right” BookTo find book’s Lexile Level:

WWW.lexile.com

To find if a book has a RC Quiz:

src.scholastic.com

Lexile Levels and AR

Incentive Program

Doctorate = End of the Year Goal for Reading 30 minutes per night

Rewards:Associate: Yellow Reading Bracelet and

CertificateBachelors: Orange Reading Bracelet,

Certificate, and computer lab timeMasters: Pink Reading Bracelet, Certificate,

and a free book.Doctorate: Blue Reading Bracelet, Certificate,

and a special lunch.End of the Year Goal for Reading 30 minutes per

nightGenius: Red Reading Bracelet, Certificate, and

a party.

Goal: Proficiency by the End of the Year!

Lexile Scores for Jobs Look at this next slide to see why reading is so important!

You will see the Lexile requirements for different types of jobs.

Keep in mind, the Lexile of the CA driver’s test is 1,000!!

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ScientistScientist

TeacherTeacherExecutiveExecutive

NurseNurseSupervisorSupervisor

SalesSales

SecretarySecretary

ForemanForeman

ClerkClerk

CraftmanCraftman

ConstructionConstructionClerkClerk

LaborLabor

Lexile ScoreLexile Score

150015001300130011001100900900700700

On-the Job Lexile RequirementsNational Adult Literacy Study

How does my child take a Quiz?

Reading can be done at home and at school.

Quizzes can only be taken here at school. (Like AR).

OMSD Website under MyOmsd

RC Quizzes

Let’s try a student.

Reading Counts

What Can I do?Let your child pick out his or her own

books based on his or her interests.Set goals and reward reading at home.Let your kids see you read!Read together: One can read aloud to

the other.Make reading fun and memorable.Read everyday!

Local LibrariesMontclair Branch Library

Ovitt Family Community Library (Ontario)

Branch Location:9955 Fremont Ave.

Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 624-4671

Branch Hours Monday 11-7 Tuesday 11-7 Wednesday 11-7 Thursday 10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-5 Sunday Closed

Branch Location 215 East "C" Street

Ontario, CA 91764-4111 (909)395-2004

Branch Hours Sunday: 1pm - 4pm Monday - Thursday:

10am - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm