DEVELOPMENTAL READING

ASSESSMENT• Reading Engagement

• Oral Reading Fluency

• Comprehension

READING SURVEY

What books have you finished reading lately?

What do you read at home?

What do you read at work?

What are 3 things you do well as a reader?

What are 3 things you would like to work on to become a better reader?

READING ENGAGEMENT

Primary Book Selection: Selects a variety of texts that are

“just right” most of the time Identifies a favorite book by title

and tells about a particular eventSustained Reading:Sustains independent reading for

an extended period of time (10-20 min)

SUMMER SUPPORTTalk about books

Set aside time to read

Talk about reading strengths

Set some summer goals

READING ENGAGEMENTIntermediate

Wide Reading Lists a wide variety of titles from 2-3

genres Or multiple titles from one genre Generally books that are “just right”Self-Assessment / Goal setting Identifies 2-3 specific strengths Identifies 1-2 specific goals related to

the reading process

ORAL READING FLUENCYMonitoring / Self-correcting Self corrects miscues quickly; problem

solves tricky words independentlyPhrasing Reads in longer meaningful phrases;

heeds punctuationExpression Expression conveys meaning;

emphasizing key words Accuracy/Rate Reads text 95-100% accurately

COMPREHENSIONQuestioning /Predicting Thoughtful questions and predictions

related to the text previewedRetelling Retelling is sequential, BMD, includes

character /detail/ and vocabulary from the text

Summary Summary is in their own words, includes

important events, characters, and vocabulary

SUMMER SUPPORTGenuine discussion about reading

Ask about characters

Ask about new/interesting facts

Ask about details

Ask about key events

COMPREHENSIONReflection Significant message is identified with

sound reason; reflects higher level thinking

Connection Thoughtful connection that reflects

synthesis / inferenceInterpretation/ Inference Insightful understanding of important

textual implications; supporting details

SUMMER SUPPORT Talk about why the story / text was

written Ask about connections to the text…

restate and ask for more Think together about the meaning of

the book Enjoy books together…be a summer

bookclub Get to know the amazing thoughts

hiding inside your child’s mind