Raz-Kids for K-6 literacy imporvement

Our school first started using Raz-Kids last school year. The first time I saw this program, I thought the upper elementary students would lack the motivation and determination to use this program. I was proved wrong, as over the course of the school year, my fourth graders improved their reading skills and comprehension skills using this program. I can definately say that the ARCS model is embedded in this website and program.


Attention- For the students, their attention is grabbed right away when they have options in reading through the books. They can read through it at their own pace or have the book read to them by the program. Their attention is kept through each book by not having too much information on every page. The books are also illustrated to keep the students attention. The students know that they will be taking a comprehension quiz after the book, so their attention and focus must stay consistent.

Relevance- Each book is made relevant to the student's individual reading skill and level. The students read books that are not too easy or too hard for them. They are also allowed to go into the book store and look for other interesting and relevant books. The students know that with each book and quiz they complete, they are becoming a better reader.

Confidence- As the students complete books and take the quizzes, they earn stickers and awards. Once they get so many stickers and awards, they move up to the next reading level. Teachers at my school also offered rewards in class when the students moved up to the next reading level. Their confidence grows as they read through the many different books.

Satisfaction- Students are instantly satisified when they read through the books on their own or with the added voice. They get to take the quiz, and retake it if they do not do well. They are satisfied when they see their rewards and stickers. They can track their progress to the next level too. Teachers see improved student satisfaction for personal growth. The students strive to do better and know that they are improving their reading skills and levels.