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If you have a student at Blanchard, you have almost assuredly heard of "AR" or Accelerated Reader. What is it? Accelerated Reader is a commercial system published by Renaissance Learning. Briefly, after your child reads a book, he/she notifies the teacher who will allow him/her to take a quiz concerning that book. The quiz is usually taken on a computer located in their own classroom. If the student passes the test, they earn points based on the quiz score, the reading level of the book, and the point value of the book. Recognition and prizes can be earned by meeting school and classroom reading goals. Why is it? The purpose of the Accelerated Reader Program is to: Encourage reading and to develop a lifelong love of reading Encourage critical thinking and comprehension of the material read Assist teachers in evaluating your child's reading ability How do we do it? Accelerated Reader books are everywhere! Many teachers have appropriate level books in their classroom collection. The Blanchard Media Center has a large selection of AR titles. Look for books that have a colored dot on the spine of the book. The color of the dot indicates the reading level. Check the color key on the walls to decode the reading level. Check out the books at your community library or buy one at the book store. Peruse your home library for your favorite stories too. Can I view my child's reading record? Yes! Go to RenPlace Home Connect to view the student reading record. Your child's teacher can give you the login information. Can my child take quizzes at home? No, Blanchard students may not test at home. Home \| About Us \| Faculty \| PTA \| Accelerated Reader \| School Improvement \| Lunch Menus \| Calendar \| Links \| Contact