Implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve Program Parent Guide 2018-2019
Goal of Legislation All students proficient readers by the end of third grade. Gives students multiple opportunities to show proficiency Gives extra support to third and fourth grade students
Beginning-of-Grade (BoG) End-of-Grade (EoG) Measures progress on standards BoG for reading only Indication if student on track Scores range Level 1 (the lowest) to Level 5 (the highest). EoG – reading and math Multiple-choice tests Read selections and answer questions
mClass Reading 3D Teachers understand reading skill development and levels Design instruction NOT tests Listening to child read from books and one-minute skill tasks Home Connect letter
Pathways to Promotion Score at Level 3, 4, or 5 on BoG/EoG reading Good cause exemption – identified in law Level Q or above in mCLASS by EoY Completion of “Read to Achieve” (RtA) portfolio passages
Literature Objectives 12 Essential Standards Literature Objectives 3.RL.1 Ask and Answer Questions 3.RL.2 Central Message/Moral 3.RL.3 Character Traits 3.RL.4 Determine Meaning of Unknown Words 3.RL.4a Meaning of Multiple Meaning Words 3.RL.5a Literal/Non-Literal Language Using Context
Informational Objectives 12 Essential Standards Informational Objectives 3.RI.1 Ask and Answer Questions 3.RI.2 Main Idea and Details 3.RI.3 Cause and Effect/Sequencing 3.RI.4 Determine the Meaning of Subject Area Words 3.RI.7 Using Text-Features to Understand Text 3.RI.8 Text Structures
Why? Early identification and early intervention for struggling students Reduce need for remedial classes in middle and high schools Increase graduation rate All students college and career ready at graduation Proactive and offer multiple and intensive opportunities
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