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Reading Suggestions
K/1, 2/3, 4/5

At Knowlton Elementary Library we encourage students to read. The Accelerated Reader is an easy-to-use computer program that inspires children to read more often and more thoroughly. The intent of the program is also to encourage students to know and remember what they have read. Once students have chosen a specially-marked"green dot" book, they read the book carefully, noting characters, events, sequencing, detail, plot, setting, etc. The students then may either take a test in the library or in their classrooms on comprehension of the story.

For the 2005-2006 school year, students will have a choice of two different methods for recording student reading progress, depending on the grade level. Students in PPCD through Kindergarten will be awarded ribbons in their classrooms as they advance from one level to another. There are ten levels, with 10 books to be read at each level. A sheet will be sent home to help these students keep track of the books they read. First and second will also receive ribbons in their classrooms. They will advance through the levels by reading ten books, ten chapters, or a combination of both books and chapters. A sheet will also be sent home to help these students keep track of the books or chapters they read. First through fifth grade may use the "signed sheet" method as described above, or students may use the Accelerated Reader Program. In the Accelerated Reader Program, students earn points on the computer for books read and questions answered about the books. Students who earn at least 50 points by the end of the year (May 5) will receive an award during a Majestic Celebration on May 12. Students may spend their points at the AR store which will be held at the end of each 9 weeks.

We invite you, the parents, to become involved in your child's reading at home. You may do this by reading to your child, by listening to him/her read aloud, by discussing material read, and by setting an example by reading the book of your choice beside your child. We are very excited about this cooperative effort between home and school. With your support, Knowlton children will become lifelong enthusiastic yet independent readers. We hope each student continues to strengthen his/her abilities and knowledge through reading.