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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