1. Read, Read, Read: We will read MANY books together this year. After most books the students will be given a comprehension test to see what they understood. Many teachers allow the students to use the books we read for book reports and/or Accelerated Reader points. 2. SRA Reading Kit: (Science Research Associates) Students read short stories on their own and answer questions. They are also quizzed over reading skills that will help make them better readers. 3. 3-Minute Reading Tests: Students are given a short passage to read and answer questions about what they have read. 4. Vocabulary: Students are introduced to vocabulary that is relevant to stories we are reading. 5. Skills: Students will practice skills that relate to the reading skills they are learning in the classroom. 6. Games: The students will play a variety of games that will enhance their reading skills. 7. S.T.A.R.: The students will take the S.T.A.R. (Standardized Test for Assessment of Reading) reading test quarterly. This is a computer-based program, which uses vocabulary as an instrument to measure a student’s reading ability.