Reading
Guided Reading Level (GRL) Benchmark Expectations throughout the Year (to score a "3"):
NOVEMBER: Level F
JANUARY: Level G
MARCH: Level H
JUNE: Level I/J
In Scoring your child for Reading, there are several components:
GRL, Fluency scores, Comprehension scores, Phonemic Awareness (sound segmentation, sound blending, sound replacement, etc.), and Grammar.
Fluency Score Rubric:
0 = Reads primarily word-by-word with occasional but infrequent or inappropriate phrasing; no smooth or expressive interpretation, irregular pausing, and no attention to author's meaning or punctuation; no stress or inappropriate stress, and slow rate.
1= Reads primarily in two-word phrases with some three- and four-word groups and some word-by-word reading; almost no smooth, expressive interpretation or pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; almost no stress or inappropriate stress, with slow rate most of the time.
2= Reads primarily in three- or four-word phrase groups; some smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; mostly appropriate stress and rate with some slowdowns.
3= Reads primarily in larger, meaningful phrases or word groups; mostly smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; appropriate stress and rate with only a few slowdowns.
Comprehension Score Rubric:
0= Reflects unsatisfactory understanding of the text. Either does not respond or talks off topic.
1= Reflects limited understanding of the text. Mentions a few facts or ideas but does not express the important information or ideas.
2= Reflects satisfactory understanding of the text. Includes important information and ideas but neglects other key understandings.
3= Reflects excellent understanding beyond and about the text. Includes almost all the important information and main ideas. Capable of making inferences.
JANUARY: Level G
MARCH: Level H
JUNE: Level I/J
In Scoring your child for Reading, there are several components:
GRL, Fluency scores, Comprehension scores, Phonemic Awareness (sound segmentation, sound blending, sound replacement, etc.), and Grammar.
Fluency Score Rubric:
0 = Reads primarily word-by-word with occasional but infrequent or inappropriate phrasing; no smooth or expressive interpretation, irregular pausing, and no attention to author's meaning or punctuation; no stress or inappropriate stress, and slow rate.
1= Reads primarily in two-word phrases with some three- and four-word groups and some word-by-word reading; almost no smooth, expressive interpretation or pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; almost no stress or inappropriate stress, with slow rate most of the time.
2= Reads primarily in three- or four-word phrase groups; some smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; mostly appropriate stress and rate with some slowdowns.
3= Reads primarily in larger, meaningful phrases or word groups; mostly smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author's meaning and punctuation; appropriate stress and rate with only a few slowdowns.
Comprehension Score Rubric:
0= Reflects unsatisfactory understanding of the text. Either does not respond or talks off topic.
1= Reflects limited understanding of the text. Mentions a few facts or ideas but does not express the important information or ideas.
2= Reflects satisfactory understanding of the text. Includes important information and ideas but neglects other key understandings.
3= Reflects excellent understanding beyond and about the text. Includes almost all the important information and main ideas. Capable of making inferences.
Reading Strategies to Assist with Your Child
When you child is stuck on tricky words they should choose from the following strategies they have learned in Reading Workshop:
(if your child can count more than 5 tricky words across 2-3 pages, the book level is too hard)
1. Look at the illustration for clues for the word
2. Use the sounds they know to try and blend (especially 1st and Last sound)
3. Look for words within the word
4. Ask themselves what makes sense from what they already know
5. Skip the word and continue reading the sentence. Ask themselves "What makes sense?"
Other Reading Strategies:
1. Using a Story Teller Voice (smooth)
2. Using Expression (paying attention to punctuation and Bold and ALL CAP lettering)
3. Making Connections to the Character's experiences
4. Making Predictions
5. Making Inferences
6. Identifying Main Idea
7. Retelling the Sequence of Events
(if your child can count more than 5 tricky words across 2-3 pages, the book level is too hard)
1. Look at the illustration for clues for the word
2. Use the sounds they know to try and blend (especially 1st and Last sound)
3. Look for words within the word
4. Ask themselves what makes sense from what they already know
5. Skip the word and continue reading the sentence. Ask themselves "What makes sense?"
Other Reading Strategies:
1. Using a Story Teller Voice (smooth)
2. Using Expression (paying attention to punctuation and Bold and ALL CAP lettering)
3. Making Connections to the Character's experiences
4. Making Predictions
5. Making Inferences
6. Identifying Main Idea
7. Retelling the Sequence of Events