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Accelerated Reader—Additional Resources


"Reading Incentive Programs and the Appreciation of Children's Literature." Journal of Children's Literature, Volume 29 Number 2, Fall 2003.

Biggers, Deborah.  "The Argument Against Accelerated Reader." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 45, 72-75, September 2001.

Carter, Betty, “Hold the Applause! A Skeptic Says Computerized Reading Programs Don’t Teach a Love of Reading.” School Library Journal, October 1996.

Lamme, Linda Leonard, Fu, Danling, & Allington, Richard.  "Is this Book an AR Book?" A Closer Examination of a Popular Reading Program.  The Florida Reading Quarterly, 38(3), 27-32, March 2002.

Pavonetti, L., Brimmer, K., and Cipielewski, J.  "Accelerated reader: What are the lasting effects on the reading habits of middle school students exposed to Accelerated Reader in elementary grades?" Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 46(4),  300-311, December/January 2002-2003.

Topping, K. J. (1999). Formative Assessment of Reading Comprehension By Computer.”Reading OnLine. IRA (online). November 4. (hypermedia).



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