We strive daily to ensure that our students are college and career-ready. For our students that may need extra support, we offer two personalized reading programs to support literacy, learning, and growth.
1) Read 180 is the leading blended learning intervention program building reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and writing skills for struggling students in Grades 4 and up. Research for READ 180 began in 1985 when Dr. Ted Hasselbring of Vanderbilt University developed breakthrough software that used each student's performance data to customize a path of reading instruction.
2) System 44 is a foundational reading program designed for the most challenged struggling readers in Grades 3-12. Intentionally metacognitive, System 44 helps students understand that the English language is a finite system of 44 sounds and 26 letters that can be mastered.
Remote Learning Information and Absent Students
Greetings Parents and Reading Eagles:
It is extremely important that all students continue their Read 180 and System 44 learning pathways daily in order to ensure their continued Lexile growth and literacy readiness.
If you have any questions or need instructional support email me at tboyd@henry.k12.ga.us. Students can also post questions in Google Classroom.
Daily Literacy Goals- When students are absent they are able to utilize their platforms at home.
Student Application: Perform 15-20 minutes of daily practice in the following: Explore Zone, Reading Zone, Language Zone, Success Zone, Spelling Assessment, and Word Assessment.
Independent Reading: Spend 20 minutes of Independent Reading daily.
Below are book options for various Lexile Ranges. You can read with someone else who is in Read 180 and participate in Academic Conversations about your book too. Always be an active reader and complete the Graphic Organizer or Quick Write connected to your book before taking a quiz. Please be sure to use text evidence to support your analysis of your book.
Novel Selections
200-350: All in a Day's Work and other Stories or The Escape
350-500: Alison's Trumpet and Other Stories or Danger is My Business: The worlds' most dangerous jobs.
501-650: False, Popular Myth's Debunked or Great Debate: Sports Issue
650-800: The Lightning Thief or Money Hungry
801-900: Gettysburg or When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad
950+: Night Sky or any of the E Read Articles.
Remember my motto: I WILL NOT LET YOU FAIL!!!!
Reading is a Family Affair
Reading is certainly a family affair and a great tool to help improve student reading.
Feed your soul daily with words of wisdom. Feed your soul daily with words of laughter. Feed your soul daily with words of knowledge. A book will take you on a journey that only your mind can see through the imagery on a page!
Read to Relax! Read to Learn! Read to Explore the World! Read to Succeed!
Reading Resources for Families