1. Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment 2 Workshop
Kayla Tillotson

2. Agenda: Overview of Benchmark Kit and Manuals
Graphs for Assessment Guide
Approximate levels for Grade 3
Oral reading rates
Instructional/Independent levels: % 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

3. 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)
4 (Q-R-S)
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%

4. 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.

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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!

8. 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

9. Questions or Comments?

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