Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Award Program - The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth and lifelong learning through programs like the Mensa for Kids Web site and other activities.
To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Award Program!
Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities' appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH's "Summertime Reading" list.
To participate in the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Award Program, follow these steps:
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AR Book Finder - An excellent way to look up great books to read from the Accelerated Reader book list based on your child's reading level.
What Is Accelerated Reader (AR)?
AR is a computer program that helps teachers manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child picks a book at his or her own level and reads at his or her own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. Passing the quiz indicates that your child understood what was read. AR gives both children and teachers feedback based on the quiz results, which the teacher then uses to help your child set goals and direct ongoing reading practice.
Children using AR choose their own books to read, rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them. Teachers and librarians help your child choose books at an appropriate readability level that are challenging without being frustrating, ensuring that your child can pass the quiz and experience success.
If your child does not do well on the quiz, the teacher may:
• Help your child choose another book that is more appropriate.
• Ask more probing questions as your child reads and before your child takes a quiz.
• Pair your child with another student.
• Have the book read to your child.
In most cases, children really enjoy taking the quizzes. Since they are reading books at their reading and interest levels, they are likely to be successful. This is satisfying for most children. Best of all, they learn and grow at their own pace.
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To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Award Program!
Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities' appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH's "Summertime Reading" list.
To participate in the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Award Program, follow these steps:
- Find the grade-level segment that best fits your reading level from the list of books provided. You'll receive recognition for each segment read! Remember to read to the level of your ability, regardless of your age or grade level.
- Print the appropriate segment and track each book you read.
- Once you've completed an entire segment list, you and a parent will need to sign the list as verification and return it to the Mensa Foundation at the address provided. Once we've received your signed list, we'll send you an award certificate and T-shirt! Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
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AR Book Finder - An excellent way to look up great books to read from the Accelerated Reader book list based on your child's reading level.
What Is Accelerated Reader (AR)?
AR is a computer program that helps teachers manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child picks a book at his or her own level and reads at his or her own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. Passing the quiz indicates that your child understood what was read. AR gives both children and teachers feedback based on the quiz results, which the teacher then uses to help your child set goals and direct ongoing reading practice.
Children using AR choose their own books to read, rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them. Teachers and librarians help your child choose books at an appropriate readability level that are challenging without being frustrating, ensuring that your child can pass the quiz and experience success.
If your child does not do well on the quiz, the teacher may:
• Help your child choose another book that is more appropriate.
• Ask more probing questions as your child reads and before your child takes a quiz.
• Pair your child with another student.
• Have the book read to your child.
In most cases, children really enjoy taking the quizzes. Since they are reading books at their reading and interest levels, they are likely to be successful. This is satisfying for most children. Best of all, they learn and grow at their own pace.
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