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Read Theory

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Read Theory: how it works
You will do a pre-test, which is 4-5 texts. This will determine your reading level now.

Then, the programme will offer you text at and above 
your level. If you improve to a higher level, 
the programme will give you texts of a higher level.

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Read Theory: the rules
  • Score at least 75 (vwo), 65 (Lyceum) knowledge points every week. 

  • Lexile level stays at or above your pre-test level.
If you do a lot of quizzes poorly, without paying attention, you can get enough knowledge points, but your lexile level will go down. Do this with attention and care

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Read Theory: joining!
I DON'T HAVE A READ THEORY ACCOUNT YET.
If you don't have an account yet, go to the next slide and follow the steps.

I ALREADY HAVE A READY THEORY ACCOUNT.
Go to slide 9.

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Read Theory: what
Today you will get started with www.readtheory.org

A website that helps you practice your reading skills 
so you can achieve a higher reading level.

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Read Theory: log in 
STEP 1: go to www.READTHEORY.ORG
STEP 2: Click on "Sign up"
STEP 3: Choose "Student"
STEP 4:  Click on the "Microsoft" login
                   and log in with your 
                   school account.
STEP 5: Fill in you age (at least 13) and class code (next slide)

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Read Theory class codes
G2a: 
L2a: V1EYRRPY
A2b: 55351X8H
L2b: 
A2c: 
L2c: RZQ1T11F
A2d: E2AABFAP
2023-2024

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Read Theory: getting started!
Before getting started, you need to add your name to your account.
On the top right corner, click on you school email address.
Then, click on edit profile and fill in you first and last names.

All done!! Now you can get started with the texts/passages and questions of the prestest! 

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I already have an account
Today you will get back to www.readtheory.org

Last year you made an account using your first name + studentnumber (ex.: andrea1984) and used your school password. 
Step 1: log into your existing 
                ReadTheory account.

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Link existing account to Office 365
it is now possible to log in using your Office 365 school account, but first we need to link it to your existing account.

Step 2: after you've logged in. Click on the top right corner and the on edit profile

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I already have an account
! On your mobile phone, this only works in landscape mode!
 Click on "My teacher"
Enter your classcode (check the previous slide)

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Read Theory: good to know
Grade level: grade 7 in the USA is the 2nd form in The Netherlands. Grade 11/12 is 6vwo. 


Lexile level: is about how complex the text is. A text with more difficult words and sentences has a higher lexile level.


Knowledge points: these are given per correct answer, and if you do a text well you can get bonus points.

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Read Theory: good to know
Mastery of ELA Common Core Standards: The questions you answer for each text are divided in three categories 

1) Key ideas and details: search for information in the text. Questions like “How much will the new sneakers cost?” or “Who was the FIRST to finish the exercise?” 

2) Craft and Structure: understand how a text is set up and understand the use of 
certain words and sentences. Questions like “As used in paragraph 5, the word 
noxious most nearly means…?” or “If the following piece of information were 
added to this text, into which paragraph would it fit best?” 

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Read Theory: good to know
3) Integration of knowledge: be able to understand what is meant, what message is being given in the text. Look at the big picture. Questions like “What would be a good title for this text?”  



To get to know more about this tool and really up your reading skills, check out the videos on the next slides.

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You're ready to go!!

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