Click on the category or level for an initial list, and then refine your list by selecting other criteria. Reading level conversion chart, leveling books benchmark. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation. Eliminates the need to complete certain forms manually, such as the student book graph and class profile. Students and parents alike frequently ask me for an appropriate book list on the students independent book level. Student assessment folder provides storage and longitudinal monitoring of an individual students progress.
Print this packet for your own resources or send home wi. January level 2 may level 3 dra sheets for each assessment period will be placed in the student folder and the dra student book graph will be marked. Population who which students could be assessed using the instrument. As you scroll down you will find videos and the matching pdf of the running record for the dra. Total score for oral reading fluency and comprehension must be within the. Follett reading levels are based on the actual difficulty of the words, grammar, sentence structure, etc. Reports of bullying are, and have always been, taken seriously and investigated. Student dra reading level graph the k files at the start of the school year, i administer the the developmental reading assessment dra2 to my students. Dra2, k3, student book graph read around foxborough.
Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. Dra2 k3 components blackline masters cd additional masters. A shaded area represents belowgradelevel performance, so students proficiency over time can also be tracked. Understanding your childs dra reading level scholastic. Total score for oral reading fluency and comprehension must be. Student dra reading level graph dra reading levels. Word analysis assessment record to use in kindergarten. A students dra2 level independent reading level reflects the students oral. Provide your student with a crayon and have himher color the column up to the number. For students just learning sight words, you will want to use the graph for lists only. Sounds like i have been enjoying my vacation just too much.
Using the dra and fountas and pinnels book levels, this list was created for all book levels, kindergarten to middle school. Total score for oral reading fluency andcomprehension must be within the advanced range on the continuum. I mean i get to spend my day with this little handsome devil. For information on preparing to administer dra2 in grades 48, please watch the tutorial 48. At the willard rii school district, student safety is paramount. Developmental reading assessment dra2, dra2 word analysis, and dra2 progress monitoring assessment pma.
Please see the list of reference pages following the updown chart. Fourth and fifthgrade students whose independent dra reading level is 38 or below. Developmental reading assessment dra2 cheney school district. A parent guide to finding books at their childs reading level. Created from dra2 by k2 lakeville teachers, margaret allen, principal otter lake and otisville, melissa wing, k2 early literacy and math coordinator, genesee intermediate school district, march 2008 4 dra2 questions levels 414 below are questions to ask students to help them prepare for taking these dra2 levels. Dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. These levelstitles are in the k2 dra2 but not in the 35 dra2. Be sure to have the forms necessary to record data for the entire class.
Comments 1 instructional level expectations for reading. K3 dra individual student graphs reading assessment, reading intervention. Students and parents alike frequently ask me for an appropriate book list on the student s independent book level. If you have knowledge of a bullying situation you are encouraged to promptly report such incident to a school employee, including specifically the assistant superintendent or building principal. Also, each student needs a student assessment form and a student book graph. Student book graph student book graph is part of the student folder plot students progress use the directions to determine if the text is on the students independent or instructional level. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart grade level kindergarten 1st grade levels 2nd grade levels basal level kindergarten beginning middle end 1st beg mid end 2nd dra level 1 2 3. Dra2 provides teachers with information that helps teachers determine each students independent reading level and identify what the student needs to learn next. This product contains 3 different graphs to illustrate a students reading progress one for each of grades 3, 4, and 5. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
This product contains 3 different graphs to illustrate a student s reading progress one for each of grades 3, 4, and 5. It enables teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in student reading performance over time. Administering the dra2 first nation student success program grades k3. There are 20 levels beginning with teacher assisted reading. Dra2 online makes it easy to group students by instructional needs and to identify.
Dra 2 in 23 administering, scoring, and analyzing the developmental reading assessment 1. Student assessment data are stored and managed centrally, with access for both teachers and administrators. Beginning in the 20102011 school year, cheney teachers began using the dra2 developmental reading assessment 2 to administer the second grade reading assessment. K3 dra individual student graphs reading intervention, reading. After i calculate the results and determine their independent reading level i have a conference with each student and we discuss their level.
Comments 1 developmental spelling assessment dsa gr. Includes benchmark assessment books, k 3 benchmark assessment teacher guide, word analysis teacher guide, progress monitoring assessment teacher guide, k 3 benchmark assessment blackline masters, word analysis student assessment book, routine cards, level estimator word list, k 3 directions card, student. There are a few different steps in the preparation process for the higher grades. Level 4 is the first level at which scores are maintained for accuracy, fluency, phrasing and retelling. Read all the student books you will be using before you begin it is important you know the texts the students are going to read in order to evaluate student retellings and determine their level of comprehension. The k3 or 48 book graph opens based on the grade of the student you have selected. Benchmark book package of 22 different titles paperback january 1, 2006 3. Dra 2 must know at the beginning of the year, start at the same level of the last recorded dra 2 on the students stars folder. The running record is a vital part of assessing the reading abilities of a student. For 5th grade students, contents of the elementary literacy portfolio will be sent to the. Wide reading, selfassessmentgoal setting complete the following sections to help you think about yourself as a reader.
Before assessing the students, there is an eightstep process that should be. The student reads a marked portion of a dra2 book according to his or her dra reading level. These levelstitles are in the k2 dra2 but not in the 35. Each level listed below has examples of text for your child. Dra2, k3, student book graph 14 studentbookgraph k3. At the start of the school year, i administer the the developmental reading assessment dra2 to my students.
The developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. Printed on the folder is a record of the students dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. January level 2 may level 3 dra sheets for each assessment period will be placed in the student folder and the. These books may be available at the local library or at a book store. The k 3 dra 2 teacher guide provides examples of student responses across sections of the continuum and different reading levels, and they must be used at all. Developmental reading assessment, second edition dra2. Open the book to the title and table of contents page. You can check on the progress of one particular student or see the progress of a whole class, grade, building, or district. First, it allows the teacher to identify an appropriate reading level for each student in the classroom. Level 4 is the first level at which scores are maintained for. Dra2 duke benchmark assessment book level 8 developmental reading assessment second edition 9780765274045 by jamie smith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Developmental reading assessment dra 2 in grades k 3. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart grade level kindergarten 1st grade levels 2nd grade levels basal level kindergarten beginning middle end. Developmental reading assessment dra2 the developmental reading assessment dra is an interim benchmark assessment that is specifically designed for students in grades k3.
See handouts to determine which level a student should begin assessment as the student reads to you note responses and reading behaviors to evaluate oral reading fluency based on accuracy, phrasing, expression and rate. Dra 2 in k1 administering, scoring, and analyzing the. Comments 1 quick text level checkin comments 1 text level correlation chart. Decide on the format you will use for assessing students generally, teachers can do 2 assessments each day.
Student progress can also be tracked on the graphs provided. Jan 01, 2006 developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. Dra parent workshop powerpoint stamford public schools. Class reporting form records students dra2 text levels and scores for reading engagement, oral reading fluency, and comprehension. Text level samples the developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. Learn what a justright reading level really means and understand how developmental reading assessment testing works. Dra2 continuum focus for instruction student booklets student reading survey student book graph class reporting forms student assessment formfolder the benchmark assessment books were developed to ensure gradelevel appropriateness for the assessment. They range in text difficulty and include both fiction and nonfiction.
The teacher reads aloud the promptsquestions and records the students responses on this before reading. Wjpasp individual student profile 3rd grade 5th grade dra2edl2 book graph dra2edl2 ind. These levels involve teacher assistance with reading. You will find a pdf for the conventions of a running record, videos and a running record calculator.
These forms include a class reporting form and a focus for. Comments 1 dra2, 48, student book graph comments 1 quick text level checkin. The dra2 k3 student book graph also identifies the reading. Printed on the folder is a record of the student s dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. If the student is on level a, 1, 2 or 3 the letter home will have only the level indicated in a box with a narrative stating, levels a, 1, 2 and 3 are appropriate for kindergarten as these levels indicate a degree of readiness to read. Group students according to their instructional needs. This chart is provided for general comparison only. Dra3 developmental reading assessment, third edition. First you will need to choose the correct graph for the student. Dra 2 in k1 administering, scoring, and analyzing the developmental reading assessment.
Created from dra2 by k2 lakeville teachers, margaret allen, principal otter lake and otisville, melissa wing, k2 early literacy and math coordinator, genesee intermediate school district, march 2008 4 dra2 questions levels 414 below are questions to ask students. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and. Dra2 scaffolded student reading survey betterlesson. Dra2 enables primary teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate changes in student reading performance. Revised fall 2006 3 developmental reading assessment overview the dra has 2 major components assessment with the student and scoring the assessment. Grade level lexile rating ar level dra level fountas pinnell guided reading 3 550 3 28 m n 3. Word analysis assessment record to use in kindergarten and. Dra2 can be used with students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 2. When graphing a student s reading according to the fountas and pinnell leveling system, you will be able to compare their pogress to the grade level expectations by the aimline. Do you need to print off a teacher observation guide or student assessment packet. Data collection data collection is one of the trickiest and most important things. Guided reading levels a broader range of difficulty in each level for first grade. Student book graph monitors students reading level progress across their school years. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart. I am ashamed to say i havent blogged since last weeks an apple a day linky. Student book graph student book graph is part of the. Level bookletseoy district writing samples with completed district rubricmay wwwteacher checklist wjpasp individual student profile note. If the student is in grades 48 and you would like to view the students.
322 1273 757 269 1300 919 1072 1201 185 1190 1392 87 1428 864 1082 1106 966 773 312 1359 252 1103 433 347 1360 1426 1274 948 271 89 1076 30 669 494 855 963 917 407 475 325