tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post798822755267672644..comments2024-03-27T06:42:40.839-05:00Comments on Teaching With Terhune: Accelerated Reader RewardsAmanda Terhunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09676227103092401181noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-44234608597875461802015-10-26T18:35:51.633-05:002015-10-26T18:35:51.633-05:00For the AR goal parties (Coke, Popsicle, etc.) the...For the AR goal parties (Coke, Popsicle, etc.) the students have to reach their individual AR goal. Through the AR program the students take the STAR Reading Test. This test gives you a good idea on what grade level they are reading at. Based on how the students did on the STAR Reading Test the program sets each student an individualized AR reading goal for the nine weeks. For example, if a student scored a 1.2 reading Grade Equivalent score - then for the 9 weeks they would have to get 15 AR points, read books around the 1.2 level, and then have a comprehension score of 85% of better.<br /><br />For the incentives I give out - if a student reaches their individual AR goal for the 9 weeks they get to go to the party. The other prizes are just what they receive throughout the school year for their accumulated points. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!Amanda Terhunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676227103092401181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-24891245930770434932015-10-25T13:17:10.415-05:002015-10-25T13:17:10.415-05:00This is amazing! Thank you for sharing. But I coul...This is amazing! Thank you for sharing. But I couldn't get this part :( 1st Nine Weeks Goal & 85% Comprehension Score). What do you mean? When do students get this party? I will start this AR program soon and I've never used it before. <br />I think your post will help me a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695164575067173397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-48178279998821427442014-06-15T21:32:01.773-05:002014-06-15T21:32:01.773-05:00Each time a student reads and takes an AR test ove...Each time a student reads and takes an AR test over a book, they earn points. In first grade they usually earn 1/2 point or 1 point per book (depending on the book). The AR program keeps track of how many points each student has. The students and teachers can see how many points each individual student has. Once a student has earned 5 points, 10 points, etc. I give them the AR prize they earned. The students not only earn the prize, but they also earn a little club card. Those are placed in the envelopes on my bulletin board. Hope that helps! Thanks!Amanda Terhunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676227103092401181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-69978797112708758772014-06-15T20:31:13.280-05:002014-06-15T20:31:13.280-05:00I am new to the AR program our Private school has ...I am new to the AR program our Private school has not always used this. How do you determine what is 5 points, 10 points, 20 points, etc.... Is this the number of books they read? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-33121637327723730582014-01-22T19:54:41.636-06:002014-01-22T19:54:41.636-06:00Yes, most of my first graders have at least 100 po...Yes, most of my first graders have at least 100 points by the end of the school year. I start them on AR the second week of school. They can do it and love it!Amanda Terhunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676227103092401181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-23906668413411977752014-01-22T19:41:03.797-06:002014-01-22T19:41:03.797-06:00I know this is a really old post but I just found ...I know this is a really old post but I just found it! Do your first graders really read 100 points each??? We'd never reach that! lol. Also when in the year do you start your kids on AR? <br />Thanks so much<br /><br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-15905559300866178892012-06-07T17:29:55.222-05:002012-06-07T17:29:55.222-05:00I love this idea for AR! I plan on using it in th...I love this idea for AR! I plan on using it in the fall! Thank you for sharing! I am your newest follower. Check out my blog at:<br /><a href="http://thirdgradelove.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Third Grade Love</a><br />DarleenDarleen Chautinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785315298871256853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-79470112629697024132012-05-21T21:25:24.851-05:002012-05-21T21:25:24.851-05:00When do you start doing AR wirh your first graders...When do you start doing AR wirh your first graders? Right at the beginning of the year or later on? Thanks, love your blog and ideas.<br /><br /><br />Download as file<br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah<br /><i><b><a href="http://mackeysclassroom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mackey'sClassroom</a></b></i>Sarah Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680852733624841518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-51728258730207767792012-05-04T07:53:34.474-05:002012-05-04T07:53:34.474-05:00This looks like a great idea! How does the system...This looks like a great idea! How does the system work? Do kids pull cards from the envelope next to the card? It's hard to tell from the picture. I'm always looking for positive ways to get kids reading! Thanks for the post!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489036587629940231noreply@blogger.com