Accelerated Reader

1. Accelerated Reader A computerized reading incentive program

2. How do I do it? 1. Read a book.

3. Books can be recognized by the RED sticker on the spine of the book.

4. You can search for AR books on OPAC.

5. How do I do it? 1. Read a book. 2. Take a test.

6. Tests can be taken in your classroom or in the media center.

7. How do I do it? 1. Read a book. 2. Take a test. 3. Earn prizes.

8. Prizes can be earned from the AR store!

9. Why do it? • Improve reading skills Will you be able to read the text book in the next grade?

10. Why do it? • Improve reading skills • Practice test-taking skills

11. You will take a test to get your driver’s license! Most jobs require that you take a test, too.

12. Why do it? • Improve reading skills • Practice test-taking skills • Earn rewards

13. Other prizes may be rewarded for students who improve their reading skills.

14. Program Guidelines Read at or above your reading level.

15. Only books at or above your reading level will be counted to earn prizes.

16. Program Guidelines Tests may be taken only once. Read carefully!

17. Program Guidelines Scores of 70% and higher may be deposited as cash.

18. Program Guidelines Don’t loose your checkbook! Replacements are $2.00(in AR points)

19. Program Guidelines AR Store Open Fridays 9:00-3:00

20. Before you can shop you need to...

21. Program Guidelines Learn to use your checkbook.

22. Deposits are recorded in the top portion of your checkbook. This part is called the checkbook register.

23. Let’s Practice • Let’s pretend that you took a test for Maniac McGee on April 1st. • You passed the test and need to deposit the five points you earned in your checkbook register. • Fill out the register on your worksheet, as you proceed to the next slide.

24. First write the date you took the test, April first, in the column labeled date. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 4-1 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

25. Then write the title of the bookin the column labeled description. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac McGee 4-1 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

26. Write the dollar amount you are depositing in the column labeled deposit. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac 5.00 McGee 4-1 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

27. Write the total amount of money that you have in the balance column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-1 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

28. This deposit must be signed by a teacher or media center staff in the verifying initials column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-1 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

29. Practice on Your Own • Let’s pretend that you passed the test for Brian’s Winter on April 5th. • You would like to deposit the five points that you earned for this book. • Fill out your check book register before proceeding to the next slide. • After you finish, proceed & check your work.

30. Did you enter the date, April fifth, in the first column? Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

31. Did you enter the title of the book in the description column? Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

32. Did you write your deposit of $5.00 in the deposit column? Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s 5.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

33. Did you add your previous balance and your new deposit together and write the total amount of money in the balance column? Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

34. Remember to have your deposit signed. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream CG 3.00 7.00

35. Let’s Go Shopping! • Now let’s spend some of your money! • It is April 8th and you want to purchase an ice cream from the cafeteria for $3.00. • First we must write the check in our checkbook register.

36. First, write the date, April eighth, in the date column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8

37. You are writing your first check, so in the check column write the number 1. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1

38. Write the item that you are purchasing in the description column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream

39. Write the amount of your purchase in the check column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream 3.00

40. Subtract $3.00 from your balance and write your new total in the balance column. Date Check Description Ver. Init. Deposit Check Balance 4-1 Maniac CG 5.00 5.00 McGee 4-5 Brian’s CG 5.00 10.00 Winter 4-8 1 Ice Cream 3.00 7.00

41. Now let’s write the check to purchase your ice cream!

42. Begin by writing the date, April 8th, on the first line. 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-8__2009 To_________________________________________$______ _____________________________________________dollars For_______________ _______________________ Name

43. You are shopping with the AR store, so write AR Store on the To line. 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-8__2009 To__________AR Store________________________$_____ ____________________________________________dollars For________________ _______________________ Name

44. Write the amount you are spending in 2 places on the check. Write $3.00 after the dollar sign. Then, write $3.00 on the third line, using words and 00/-----------------. 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-8__2011 To__________AR Store________________________$_3.00_ ___Three dollars and 00/100----------------------------------_dollars For________________ _____________________ Name

45. On the for line, write what you are purchasing. 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-8__2011 To__________AR Store________________________$_3.00_ ___Three dollars and 00/100-----------------------------------dollars For__ice cream_____ ________________________ Name

46. Remember to sign your check! 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-8__2011 To__________AR Store________________________$_3.00_ ___Three dollars and 00/100---------------------------------_dollars For__ice cream_____ ________John Smith____ Name

47. Practice on Your Own • Today, April 10th, you have decided to purchase a book from the AR store. • The book costs $5.50. • Fill out your checkbook register and write the check before proceeding to the next slide.

48. Now check your work. Is the last line of your register correct? Date Check Description Ver. Init. Check Deposit Balance 4-1 Maniac McGee CG 5.00 5.00 4-5 Brian’s Winter CG 5.00 10.00 4-8 1 Ice Cream 3.00 7.00 4-10 2 Book 5.50 1.50

49. Does your check look like this? 1st ACCELERATED READER BANK Kendrick Middle School ___4-10__2011 To__________AR Store________________________$_5.00_ ___Five dollars and 50/100-----------------------------------_dollars For__book_____ ________Your Signature____ Name

50. Happy Reading!! Complete your worksheet and take it to the media center staff to get your checkbook.