Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment 2 Workshop Kayla Tillotson

Agenda: Overview of Benchmark Kit and Manuals Graphs for Assessment Guide Approximate levels for Grade 3 Oral reading rates Instructional/Independent levels: 98-100% independent, 95-97% instructional, below 95% hard Where to start chart Coding and Scoring errors- review handouts Sample assessment conference video “Get a Horse” Level T, “Earthquakes” Level U Discuss Discuss Guided Reading Handouts Level N Level P Running Record Practice Snake Myths: Level O Review Writing Samples Discussion/Questions

Graphs from Assessment Guide: Approximate Levels: Grade 3 Expected Oral Reading Rates (WPM) Time of Year Level Beginning M/N Middle N End O/P End of Grade Oral Reading Rates (WPM) 2 (L-M-N) 90-120 3 (N-O-P) 100-140 4 (Q-R-S) 120-160 Instructional and Independent Levels Levels L-Z Comprehension Accuracy Excellent (9-10) Satisfactory (7-8) Limited (5-6) Unsatisfactory (0-4) 98-100% Independent Instructional Hard 95-97% Below 95%

Coding and Scoring Errors: Accurate Reading: Do not mark or place check () above word Substitution: Write the substituted word above the word Self-Correction: Write the error over the word, followed by SC Insertion: Write in the inserted word using a caret Omission: Place a dash (-) above the word Told: Write a T after or above the word Take a look at your “Coding and Scoring Errors at-a-Glance” handout…to the right are some of the most commonly used codes.

Let’s take a look at this video Let’s take a look at this video. What you will be seeing is a sample assessment conference. Please refer to your “Get a Horse” and “Earthquakes” handouts. Follow along with the video. Let’s Discuss…Any questions?

Guided Reading Handouts: Level N: Beginning/Mid 3rd Grade Level P: End of 3rd Grade Take a look at your Level N handout. You will find information about: Skills your Level N readers will possess What you can expect a Level N text to look like. Take a look at your Level P handout. You will find information about: Skills your Level P readers will possess What you can expect a Level P text to look like Any Questions?

Let’s Practice! You should have a blank running record form in front of you for the story, “Snake Myths” (Level O). Listen for errors and practice coding as the story is read. Be sure to listen through the comprehension assessment and make notes of the student’s responses. There will be time to discuss and ask questions when the assessment is complete!

Writing About Reading: Writing Samples: Let’s take a look at some writing samples... In front of you there is one Level N, one Level U, and one Level Q writing sample. Read through these samples and practice scoring them. Let’s Discuss! Score the writing samples using the guide below… Writing About Reading: 0 Reflects no understanding of the text Reflects very limited understanding of the text Reflects partial understanding of the text Reflects excellent understanding of the text

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References Fountas, I. C., & Pinnell, G. S. (2011) Assessment guide: A guide to benchmark assessment system 2. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann