Media Center
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Welcome to Joe Hall Elementary's Media Center. We are delighted to have you as our guest. Follow the links provided to search our Accelerated Reader Database or to Search DESTINY online. |
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Our Media Center is open for check out from: |
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8:45 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Mon. - Fri. |
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(There is a 3 book limit.) |
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| What is DESTINY? | ||
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools now has web based, integrated, online catalog. You can access this catalog from school, home or any computer with internet access. | ||
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| What is Accelerated Reader (A.R) ? | ||
| Accelerated Reader
is a reading software program that was created to
motivate reluctant readers. Not surprisingly, it has
turned into an instrument that challenges all
students to increase the number of books they read
which impacts the quality and enjoyment of their
reading experience as well as their reading skills. The Accelerated Reader
program challenges all readers – from the novice to
the most advanced bookworms - to read more quality
literature at their own level. Our library
circulation is skyrocketing since the introduction
of Accelerated Reader and we know that our
children’s literacy and learning power will multiply
as a result. The program is not a replacement for direct instruction in reading. Instead, the program is a supplement designed to increase students’ practice in daily reading. The ultimate goal of the A.R. Program is to make students "Life Long Readers!" |
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| How Accelerated Reader Works | ||
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Testing for Reading
Level: Students initial experience with the
program is to take a “STAR Test”. This test will be
given once each semester and is designed to identify
a student’s range of independent reading. Book Selection: The independent reading level indicated by the STAR Test is listed in grade level format and helps to guide a student’s choice of books. The target is to find material that is not too easy or too frustrating. Books in Joe Hall Elementary's Library are labeled by AR reading level so that students can select books that qualify for the program. Students and teachers can also refer to a master list of book titles sorted by reading level, author or title. While the A.R. Website has over 200,000 titles, our local school has quizzes that correlate with our book collection which is always increasing. Many of these titles are also available in Public Libraries. Reading Within the Range: Students are expected to read within their range, however the teacher is the final judge and can make exceptions for reading outside of the student’s level. Goal Setting: Teachers work with students individually to set an Accelerated Reader goal. The quizzes are designed to see that students have read and understood the books. Quizzes: Students take an A.R. quiz at school after each book is completed. Joe Hall Elementary provides access to the AR quizzes from any school computer. A list of our A.R. quizzes are available online. See below for more details. |
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You can search for A.R. Books from the Joe Hall Database by choosing either author, title, or level. Happy Reading! |
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| By Author | By Title | By Level |
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(These links are under construction. |
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Visit the Miami-Dade Virtual Library |
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Contact our Media Specialist: Elaine Perez |
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