READING PLUS

Fall 2011

1. To access Reading Plus, go to: www.readingplus.com/users

2. The school site code is: treasvalcaldwell

3. Your Class is : Read 12 CC Fall 11

4. Select your name from the list.

5. Your password is your first name and the first letter of your last name (all one word, not case sensitive)

carolb

6. Student orientation movies are presented as you start each reading activity within the program. These videos provide a good basic overview of the types of activities, goals and formats of each reading activity.

7. Step #1: RPA (Reading Placement Appraisal) Determines which programs you will use and what levels will be effective. It will take you about 20-30 minutes to complete. Remember to read the selections in the RPA at your normal rate (clicking the

spacebar as soon as you are done with a paragraph.) Rate is measured in the RPA but it is not as important as answering as many

questions as possible CORRECTLY.

8. Step #2: PAVE and GUIDED READING activities You will begin your “reading training” at an easy level You will be able to move up from level to level as your skills improve

9. Step #3: CLOZE-PLUS or READING AROUND WORDS You will be assigned one (or both) of these programs for vocabulary

development.

10. COMPLETE at least 10 lessons per week, (90 total) for full points toward your Reading 12 course grade.

The time you spend using this program will have significant paybacks to you in improving your comprehension, reading speed, and vocabulary, all of which are key components and outcomes of Reading 12.

If You Get “Suspended” “Suspension” can result from going too fast or making too many mistakes. If you get suspended, hit the F10 key on your computer, and it will “un-suspend”

you. Try to avoid too many suspensions – it could result in taking you to a lower level of

reading. Be sure to use the “Re-Read” option if you need to review a section before answering a

question. You are allowed two (2) re-reads per story.

Checking Your Progress Once you have completed several lessons and a reading level has been established, you

will be able to check your progress. When you log on to your page,

o Choose the “My Progress” tab and then “Student Summary.” o You will be able to see how many lessons you have completed

(Add up Pave, Guided Reading, Reading Around Words and/or Cloze Plus).

NOTE: You may need to download a free application (JavaScript) to use Reading Plus at home. JavaScript is required to run the program. If you do not have it on your home computer, follow the links for downloading it. If you do not have high speed internet, I do not recommend trying to use the program at home.

TIME LINE FOR PROGRESS & COMPLETION

By this Date: You Should have completed these Reading Plus lessons10/3 1-1010/10 20-3010/17 30-4010/24 40-5010/31 50-6011/7 60-7011/14 70-8011/21 80-90

Don’t get behind, it’s difficult to catch up ALL LESSONS DUE BY LAST CLASS!

For questions email Carol Billing at cbilling@tvcc.cc