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Home : 2007 : Feb : 5
30 pages per night is not reasonable for many. So many children do not go home to mom and dad and a quiet evening at home. They go home to sitters who have lots of kids or parents who feel the need to sign them up for gymnastics, dance, music lessons, scouts, karate, indoor soccer - you name it. The kids are dragged from activity to activity. Or one parent is home but busy with the many tasks necessary to run the house. I think I would adjust the reading schedule to a weekly schedule so that they can spend time on the weekends fulfilling the requirement. Why not set aside some time first thing in the morning. If a child didn't finish the book the night before, maybe they will then and be ready for the quiz. I do think 15 pages per night is unreasonable, especially if they have any other homework to do. It's also unfair because of the varied reading levels. Good readers may find reading easier, but 15 pages in a more challenging book is going to be much more work that 15 pages in a lower level book that probably has larger words, large pictures, etc. I think I would just stick to the point system. If the STAR says they should earn 10 points in a marking period and they only earn 9, then give them a 90%. If you want to use the incentive system, use it for any child who earns at least 85% of their goal - put it within reach for more kids and more kids will try to reach it. As for talking to the mom, I've used this analogy before. Reading involves skills - just like playing soccer or football. In order to improve those skills, kids need to practice. At first it will be frustrating for the child, but the more they practice, the more their skills improve, and the reading gets easier. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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