At Central, we use the program "Accelerated
Reader". This is where our books are leveled and students read books that
match their reading level and then take a comprehension test on them on the
computer. There are so many AR books at school, but also many books that are
not part of the AR program.
In an effort to take advantage of every
great book your child might enjoy reading, I have designed several "AR
alternatives" which are assignments they can complete instead of taking an AR
test. These projects range from .5 points up to 2 points!
There are a few rules when doing AR
projects...
1. Students must get their project book
approved by me before they begin reading.
2. These projects do not apply to books that
are already AR books or to books I read in class.
3. Students must actively be reading AR
books as well.
Click the links below to download project
sheets. Students can get sheets from me at school also!
Happy reading!
You will need Adobe Reader to view the files. If
you do not have this on your computer, you can get a free copy by clicking
here!
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Orally explain the book to the class
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.5 points
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Complete a graphic organizer-
Students will fill out a graphic organizer to retell
events in the story.
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1 point
Not available online- in class only
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Complete
a book review form-
Students will write a review for the book they have
chosen.
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1 point
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Complete an ABC list from
the story -
Students will write unique words about their story...
one for each letter of the alphabet.
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1 point
Avaliable in class
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Complete
a Design a Character-
Students will design a character from their story and
retell events on the back of the sheet.
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1.5 points
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Create a movie poster-
Pretend your story is being made into a movie! Create
a thoughtful poster advertising your book as a movie! Include the title and
author.
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1.5 points
Posters available in class
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Write a new
ending-
Pretend your book isn't finished! Write at least 5
more sentences to make your own ending to the story!
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1.5 points
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Write your
own AR test-
Create your own 5 question test complete with
multiple choice answers for each question. Write questions that demonstrate
your understanding of the book!
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2 points
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Write a
letter to a character-
Write at least 10 sentences to a character in the
book. You can ask questions or comment on events in the story.
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2 points
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Write a poem
or song-
Be creative! Write a poem or a song about your story!
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2 points
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AR Project Alternative Family Letter-
Families, this letter will explain these projects and
give the rules for completeing them.
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Download
Family Letter
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