Click here to see a list of AR Quizzes available at Williams Elementary
Reading is one of the most important skills children will ever learn. The Accelerated Reader Program is just one way students can be encouraged to read and develop a love for reading.
The Accelerated Reader Program is used to MOTIVATE, CHALLENGE and CELEBRATE READING!
What is Accelerated Reader?
The Accelerated Reader (AR) program is a computer based program where students select challenging books they will enjoy reading. After reading the book, students take quizzes on the books and earn points. Points earned are used to purchase PRIZES from the AR store as well as BOOK BUCKS that can be used during book fairs to purchase books.
When do students take quizzes?
Students may take quizzes at the following times...
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During weekly library visits |
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In the classroom and computer lab with teacher permission |
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In the library before school (7:30 -7:50am) --- 5th grade on Mondays, 4th grade on Wednesdays, and 3rd grade on Fridays |
Where can you get the books?
Students can get books from home, the public library, a bookstore, or from our very own Williams Elementary Library! Just look for the blue AR label on the spine of the book or the library website for a complete list of AR Quizzes.
Incentives and Certification
Points and goals start over at the beginning of each school year.
Students must score at least 80% for points and certification to count. Any AR quiz below 80% will be deleted. Students may retake a quiz the following day after reviewing the book.
AR Reading Ladder
The AR Reading Ladder is posted in the hallway outside the Williams Elementary Library and recognizes students participating in the program who have achieved certain levels of certification. Names of students will be placed on the AR Reading Ladder after successfully reading the following:
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Ready Readers: read 5 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Independent Readers: read 10 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Rising Readers: read 20 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Super Readers: read 30 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Advanced Readers: read 40 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Star Readers: read 60 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Classic Readers: Read 75 books and score 80% or above on each quiz. |
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Honorary Library Reading Club: read 100 |
If you have questions...
Contact Ms. McCollum, Librarian, by email or by phone at (512) 943-5163.