EXEMPLARY READING DOCUMENT Do you believe the following statements are true or false? Be ready to discuss your answers.

Instructional time should be a minimum of 120 minutes per day for Language Arts in grades TRUE FALSE

Pull outs are permitted to occur during the reading portion of the Language Arts block. TRUEFALSE

There is a relationship between pull outs and instructional time. TRUE FALSE

The Intermediate Profile need only be completed for Below Grade Level students. TRUEFALSE

The content of the local assessments is not to be modified. TRUE FALSE

Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarks should be given to all 5th grade students. TRUE FALSE

The Assessment Map (found in the Intermediate Assessment Teacher's Guide) is the main resource for guiding instruction throughout each quarter. TRUE FALSE

The classroom teacher is responsible for long- range planning. TRUEFALSE

Materials purchased by the Language Arts office may not be used with Special Education students. TRUEFALSE

Time spent doing worksheets is notably absent from effective classrooms. TRUEFALSE

All Below Grade Level students should receive 1 hour of additional reading instruction outside the classroom. TRUE FALSE

Only the Reading Specialist is permitted to administer the Benchmark Assessment System. TRUEFALSE