Reader Certification Levels and

Reader Certification Levels and Criteria
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Ready Reader

Accumulate 5 points through any combination of Read To, Read With,
or Read Independently

Independent Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

1.2 book level or higher

Accumulate 10 points (includes points for the 3 books; other points
may be for Read To and Read With)

Rising Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

1.6 book level or higher

Accumulate 10 points in independent reading (includes points for the 3 books)

Super Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

2.0 book level or higher

worth 1 point or more each

Advanced Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

3.0 book level or higher

worth 2 points or more each

Star Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

4.0 book level or higher worth 4 points or more each

Classic Reader

Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:

3 books

6.0 book level or higher

worth 7 points or more each

Honors Reader

Read, pass Reading Practice Quizzes, and accumulate 100 points for books from a
list of challenging, teacher-selected literature