Reading Counts
Reading Counts is a reading incentive program that couples books and computers. The students will choose a book from the reading list(about 43,000 to choose from) and read the book. After completing the book the student will use a computer to take a quiz over the book. Each book is assigned a reading level and a point value. The reading level is in place to help your child choose a book that is appropriate for them to read. The leveling of the book is based on the leveling done by Scholastic book club. It is important that your child reads books that are just right for them and they are not frustrating to them. Another way to help your child choose a book that is appropriate is the five finger test. Start with five fingers up, choose a page from the middle of the book, have your child start reading the page and for each mistake or stumble put a finger down. If you have two or more fingers left then the book should be appropriate.
The incentive for reading will be based on points available for passing the quiz on a book. Each book will be worth a certain amount of points. Generally the points are based on the length and difficulty of the book ( for instance a picture book may be worth 2 points where as a book like Harry Potter may be worth 15 points) We will use the points in a variety of ways, the most common use will be to set a goal for the number of points they want to earn and a reward for achieving their goal. We will also keep track of the points for the school year and use them in an auction at the end of the school year.
We have used this program in our classrooms for the past seven years and found it to be an excellent tool to encourage individual reading. The students usually enjoy the opportunity to earn rewards for their hard work, and feeling good about themselves when they pass a quiz. We look forward to continued success with the reading program.
The incentive for reading will be based on points available for passing the quiz on a book. Each book will be worth a certain amount of points. Generally the points are based on the length and difficulty of the book ( for instance a picture book may be worth 2 points where as a book like Harry Potter may be worth 15 points) We will use the points in a variety of ways, the most common use will be to set a goal for the number of points they want to earn and a reward for achieving their goal. We will also keep track of the points for the school year and use them in an auction at the end of the school year.
We have used this program in our classrooms for the past seven years and found it to be an excellent tool to encourage individual reading. The students usually enjoy the opportunity to earn rewards for their hard work, and feeling good about themselves when they pass a quiz. We look forward to continued success with the reading program.