American Reading Company Philosophy of Coaching and Instruction… Research show the more reading a child does at their independent reading level, the greater test score and school success each child will experience.

What Does American Reading Company Look Like in My Classroom What Does American Reading Company Look Like in My Classroom? Common Core State Standards, Individualized Conferencing, Daily 5, CAFÉ, Whole Group Mini-Lessons, Small Group Lessons, Reading, Reading and More Reading

Hundreds of Leveled Books Provide the Opportunity for High-Interest Reading!

THE FULL SET OF BINS WILL ROTATE Classroom 1 BINS Classroom 2 Classroom 3 Classroom 4 Classroom 5 THE FULL SET OF BINS WILL ROTATE AMONG YOUR GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS EACH WEEK

Independent Reading at School JUST-RIGHT BOOK Reading without struggling to read the words Understanding what you are reading Selecting books based on interest… daily Fast, Fun and easy Reading Students read at their ‘just right’ level for 30 minutes or 2 STEPS 15 minutes = 1 step Goal – Every School Day: 2 STEPS per day = 30 minutes per day

RTM – Read to Me Need to be Exposed to LOTS and LOTS of Books Teachers, Student Coaches, Volunteers Shared Reading In-School and At-Home Reading

Individual Conferencing and Small-Group Instruction Teachers gain greater understanding of each individual student’s strengths and needs through conferencing.

Built on Common Core Standards for Reading IRLA: Independent Reading Level Assessment Framework Formative Assessment Framework for Teaching and Learning . Built on Common Core Standards for Reading Comprehension: Literature and Informational Text Active Reading Strategies Key Ideas and Details: Basic understanding Craft and Structure: Vocabulary, Text Organization, Literary Elements Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Compare/Contrast, Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity Engagement and Independence Home Reading Routines Reading Across Genres Foundational Skills: Reading Standards K–5 Print Concepts Sequential Phonics/Decoding Skills Word Recognition (Power Words and Tricky Words) Fluency and Self-Monitoring Vocabulary: Language Standards 2–12 Word Recognition Literary and Technical Vocabulary Word Structures and Etymology Figurative Language Domain-Specific Information

What Does Independent Reading Look Like at Home? Home School Contract Sign Copy at Back-to-School Night Take-Home Magnet View and Sign the Log Sheet Books from School Go Home NIGHTLY Return the Books DAILY 11 STEPS Every Week at Home 2 STEPS Monday-Friday 1 additional STEP over the Weekend

The Home Reading Coach… EACH 15 minutes of reading counts as 1 Step on a Reading Log. 2 Lines or 2 STEPS Should be Filled Out Nightly If the child reads 6 books in 15 minutes, he only writes down ONE title (favorite). Do this twice each night. View the SKILLS CARDS and use to Assist with Home Coaching Help ONLY when NEEDED! The hope is that the home coach will enjoy the books and the time spent with their reader.

Books should be easy! When children read books that are easy, they read ideas, not just words. Be sure the students are reading books in which they laugh at the funny parts and can read them with fluency and expression (like they would talk). The children should be relaxed and having fun while reading.

STEPS are counted the SAME WAY in 2nd and 3rd grade STEPS are counted the SAME WAY in 2nd and 3rd grade. 4 STEPS a DAY 2 AT SCHOOL = 30 MINUTES 2 AT HOME = 30 MINUTES ALL students start the year with a BLUE FOLDER Each night you will sign off on their Reading Log inside their folder, after they have read 2 STEPS When they reach 100 STEPS NEW FOLDER!!! ALL STUDENTS WILL BE CELEBRATED EVERY TIME THEY REACH 100 STEPS! How many STEPS will your child achieve this year?!?!