Reading & Literacy
Adding reading to your daily routine supports both literacy and wellbeing - and it can be very enjoyable too!
This page has lots of helpful tips and tricks to keep reading engaging and positive.
If you have any queries concerning passwords, reading tips or how to find reading materials please email our librarian Mrs Smith via h.smith@harrisorpington.org.uk
Accelerated Reader:
Accelerated Reader is a great tool for all Year 7-9 students to support your independent reading practice. Develop your reading skills most effectively by choosing appropriately challenging books.
When you have finished reading your book you can log on to Accelerated Reader using the link below and we will track your activity and reward you with Faculty Points for every successful quiz you take.
If you have any queries concerning passwords, reading levels, or getting hold of books, please contact our librarian Mrs Smith via h.smith@harrisorpington.org.uk
Accelerated Reader Log on: https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/2240520
How often should I being reading?
The short answer is, as often as you like! During a normal school week, every student has a minimum of 40 minutes dedicated to reading. To help continue this habit while at home, we are encouraging students to aim to read at least 2—3 times a day for 20 minutes. if you can, including 20 minutes reading aloud to a parent, sibling or even a pet! Try and build in one reading aloud session each day.
Bedrock Vocabulary:
Reading will really help to keep our brains active, engaged and learning. At Harris Academy Orpington, all year 7-9 students have been using an online program Bedrock Vocabulary Learning to develop your vocabulary acquisition.
To make required progress across the programme, you must complete at least three lessons a week, which run for 20 minutes each. Your login and password details have been provided to you by the English Department. If you have lost these details, you can ask your parent or carer to email Mrs Smith (H.smith@harriorpington.org.uk) In the email please make clear the name of your English teacher so she can find your details.
Remember you can download Bedrock onto your phones and ipads too! The English Department will track your activity and reward you with Faculty Points for every green progress made each week.
Bedrock Vocabulary Log on: https://bedrocklearning.org/hello/
