First, it allows the teacher to identify an appropriate reading level for each student in the classroom. Total score for oral reading fluency and comprehension must be within the. The k3 or 48 book graph opens based on the grade of the student you have selected. Do you need to print off a teacher observation guide or student assessment packet. Developmental reading assessment, second edition dra2. Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. 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. For students just learning sight words, you will want to use the graph for lists only. Student dra reading level graph dra reading levels. Student dra reading level graph dra reading levels, reading.
When graphing a students 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. Students and parents alike frequently ask me for an appropriate book list on the students independent book level. I am ashamed to say i havent blogged since last weeks an apple a day linky. Enables teachers and administrators to quickly generate customized reports for a variety of purposes, such as preparing for parent conferences and making districtwide and school comparisons by class, grade level, or an entire.
Group students according to their instructional needs. Jan 01, 2006 developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. This product contains 3 different graphs to illustrate a students reading progress one for each of grades 3, 4, and 5. Word analysis assessment record to use in kindergarten and. The running record is a vital part of assessing the reading abilities of a student. These levelstitles are in the k2 dra2 but not in the 35 dra2. K3 dra individual student graphs reading intervention, reading. Claire wernecke rocketship mateo sheedy elementary san jose, ca 1946 views. 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.
Learn what a justright reading level really means and understand how developmental reading assessment testing works. Dra 2 in k1 administering, scoring, and analyzing the. At the start of the school year, i administer the the developmental reading assessment dra2 to my students. 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. Word analysis assessment record to use in kindergarten. For information on preparing to administer dra2 in grades 48, please watch the tutorial 48. This chart is provided for general comparison only. Developmental reading assessment dra2, dra2 word analysis, and dra2 progress monitoring assessment pma. 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.
Student book graph class reporting form student assessment folder assessment procedures overview. Comments 1 dra2, 48, student book graph comments 1 quick text level checkin. Student book graph student book graph is part of the. The student reads a marked portion of a dra2 book according to his or her dra reading level. Student book graph monitors students reading level progress across their school years. Using the dra and fountas and pinnels book levels, this list was created for all book levels, kindergarten to middle school. 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. Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 2. Follett reading levels are based on the actual difficulty of the words, grammar, sentence structure, etc. It enables teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in student reading performance over time. Dra 2 in 23 administering, scoring, and analyzing the developmental reading assessment 1.
Dra parent workshop powerpoint stamford public schools. Total score for oral reading fluency and comprehension must be. Dra2 can be used with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. K3 dra individual student graphs reading assessment, reading intervention. Grade level lexile rating ar level dra level fountas pinnell guided reading 3 550 3 28 m n 3. Please see the list of reference pages following the updown chart. Dra2 provides teachers with information that helps teachers determine each students independent reading level and identify what the student needs to learn next. Guided reading levels a broader range of difficulty in each level for first grade. Developmental reading assessment dra 2 in grades k 3. Total score for oral reading fluency andcomprehension must be within the advanced range on the continuum. Comments 1 developmental spelling assessment dsa gr. Dra2, k3, student book graph 14 studentbookgraph k3. Student progress can also be tracked on the graphs provided.
For 5th grade students, contents of the elementary literacy portfolio will be sent to the. Wjpasp individual student profile 3rd grade 5th grade dra2edl2 book graph dra2edl2 ind. Developmental reading assessment dra2 the developmental reading assessment dra is an interim benchmark assessment that is specifically designed for students in grades k3. Dra2 k3 components blackline masters cd additional masters. Comments 1 quick text level checkin comments 1 text level correlation chart. Print this packet for your own resources or send home wi. You can check on the progress of one particular student or see the progress of a whole class, grade, building, or district. 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. Dra2, k3, student book graph read around foxborough. 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.
Level 4 is the first level at which scores are maintained for. At the willard rii school district, student safety is paramount. The dra2 k3 student book graph also identifies the reading. Level 4 is the first level at which scores are maintained for accuracy, fluency, phrasing and retelling. These levels involve teacher assistance with reading. Comments 1 instructional level expectations for reading. Revised fall 2006 3 developmental reading assessment overview the dra has 2 major components assessment with the student and scoring the assessment. Reading level conversion chart, leveling books benchmark. Student assessment folder provides storage and longitudinal monitoring of an individual students progress.
Scores are not reported to the office of superintendent of public instruction ospi, but should be used by the teacher, school, and district to provide support for all students. 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. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. As you scroll down you will find videos and the matching pdf of the running record for the dra. Dra2 scaffolded student reading survey betterlesson. 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 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. Eliminates the need to complete certain forms manually, such as the student book graph and class profile. Dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. There are 20 levels beginning with teacher assisted reading. Before assessing the students, there is an eightstep process that should be. 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. Class reporting form records students dra2 text levels and scores for reading engagement, oral reading fluency, and comprehension. Administering the dra2 first nation student success program grades k3.
Printed on the folder is a record of the students dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. 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. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart. These books may be available at the local library or at a book store. If the student is in grades 48 and you would like to view the students. Click on the category or level for an initial list, and then refine your list by selecting other criteria. 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. Be sure to have the forms necessary to record data for the entire class. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and. These forms include a class reporting form and a focus for. The developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. After i calculate the results and determine their independent reading level i have a conference with each student and we discuss their level. These levelstitles are in the k2 dra2 but not in the 35.
Each level listed below has examples of text for your child. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart grade level kindergarten 1st grade levels 2nd grade levels basal level kindergarten beginning middle end. Student assessment data are stored and managed centrally, with access for both teachers and administrators. Dra2 enables primary teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate changes in student reading performance. Fourth and fifthgrade students whose independent dra reading level is 38 or below. This product contains 3 different graphs to illustrate a student s reading progress one for each of grades 3, 4, and 5. Decide on the format you will use for assessing students generally, teachers can do 2 assessments each day.
Understanding your childs dra reading level scholastic. First you will need to choose the correct graph for the student. A parent guide to finding books at their childs reading level. Wide reading, selfassessmentgoal setting complete the following sections to help you think about yourself as a reader. A students dra2 level independent reading level reflects the students oral. Reports of bullying are, and have always been, taken seriously and investigated. I mean i get to spend my day with this little handsome devil.
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. Also, each student needs a student assessment form and a student book graph. Dra3 developmental reading assessment, third edition. Text level samples the developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. The teacher reads aloud the promptsquestions and records the students responses on this before reading. Benchmark book package of 22 different titles paperback january 1, 2006 3. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation. Printed on the folder is a record of the student s dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. Provide your student with a crayon and have himher color the column up to the number. Developmental reading assessment dra2 cheney school district. Dra 2 in k1 administering, scoring, and analyzing the developmental reading assessment. 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.
There are a few different steps in the preparation process for the higher grades. Dra2 online makes it easy to group students by instructional needs and to identify. Sounds like i have been enjoying my vacation just too much. Students and parents alike frequently ask me for an appropriate book list on the student s independent book level. Population who which students could be assessed using the instrument. Open the book to the title and table of contents page. January level 2 may level 3 dra sheets for each assessment period will be placed in the student folder and the. A shaded area represents belowgradelevel performance, so students proficiency over time can also be tracked. 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. You will find a pdf for the conventions of a running record, videos and a running record calculator. Level bookletseoy district writing samples with completed district rubricmay wwwteacher checklist wjpasp individual student profile note. Beginning in the 20102011 school year, cheney teachers began using the dra2 developmental reading assessment 2 to administer the second grade reading assessment. Data collection data collection is one of the trickiest and most important things.
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