Reading,+Writing,+Math+Overview

Our Independent reading program is called Accelerated Reader. The **Accelerated Reader** program is a computerized program that tests **reading** comprehension. Students select books on their **reading** level, read independently, and take an independent comprehension test on the computer. Each book is worth a certain number of points based on its length and **reading** level. Students take a monthly assessment called STAR test that gives them a ZPD (**zone of proximal development)** to choose just right books. You can look up book levels at **arbookfind.com.** You can also track your child’s progress at https://hosted252.renlearn.com/245193/homeconnect.
 * __Reading __**

We will be using Ready Reading for instruction. This includes more complex texts, including both informational and literary texts, as well as close reading and thoughtful use of textual evidence. Three times throughout the school year, students will take the iReady Diagnostic assessment. This assessment is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. This assessment will take place of district Interim exams.

**__Writing __** In writing, we will continue to use Ready Writing Curriculum. Ready Writing’s explicit writing instruction teaches students to become confident, competent writers and thinkers. **__Math __** Our math program is called Ready Math. The Ready Mathematics program helps address the emphasis on conceptual understanding through reasoning, modeling, and discussion that explore the structure of mathematics while also developing students' procedural fluency. The lessons in Ready Mathematics use a research-based, proven-effective, gradual-release instructional model with a balance of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency to build confidence and mastery of the Common Core Math Standards.

Each day for 30 minutes students will be doing Number Corner. ** Number Corner ** is a skill-building program that revolves around the classroom calendar, providing daily practice as well as continual encounters with broader mathematical concepts in 30 minutes of engaging instruction.

Just like in reading, three times throughout the school year, students will take the iReady Diagnostic assessment. This assessment is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. This assessment will take place of district Interim exams.