Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart. Reports of bullying are, and have always been, taken seriously and investigated. Students respond to benchmark assessment books through comprehension prompts. Dra2, 48, student book graph m i d d l e s c h o o l e i g h t h g r a d e 80 advanced independent instructional s e v e n t h g r a d e 70 advanced independent instructional s i x t h g r a d e 60 advanced independent instructional i n t e r m e d i a t e f i f t h g r a d e 50 advanced independent instructional f o u r t h g r a d e 40. If the dra2 folders are not being used, document this information on individual forms found in the blackline masters book and cd. Use these original and adorable books in guided reading or in your students book bags. Student records his or her predictions in the student booklet. After the test is evaluated and scored, your child is assigned a numeric or alphanumeric for very early readers dra level a1 through 80. Emerging readers in kindergarten and beginning first grade to identify their level of. The teacher introduces a new book carefully selected for its learning opportunities. Note phrasing and expression as student reads aloud. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation.
You can check on the progress of one particular student or see the progress of a whole class, grade, building, or district. The books are sorted by dra levels which we use in school as well. Please use the following websiteslinks to find names of books that would be beneficial for your child. Student assessment folder provides storage and longitudinal monitoring of an individual students progress. Dra teacher observation guides test dra recording excel templates. This could be copied on the back of the summary page. Beginning in the 20102011 school year, cheney teachers began using the dra2 developmental reading assessment 2 to administer the second grade reading assessment. Dra2 48 student book graph along the left side of the graph.
At benchmark education company, we recognize that any gradient is fallible because a books level of difficulty will vary among districts and schools, and from student to student. Comments 1 developmental spelling assessment dsa gr. Revised fall 2006 3 developmental reading assessment overview the dra has 2 major components assessment with the student and scoring the assessment. Administering the dra2 first nation student success program. This zip file contains 5 printable books on level 6 dra. Razplus provides printable and digital benchmark passages and benchmark books for assessing students and informing instruction. Printable guided reading books level 6 dra by reading. A graph is a diagram where the xaxis and yaxis can be used to draw lines. A quick, accurate, researchbased assessment that helps instruction for student success.
The developmental reading assessment, herein referred to as the dra, is a reading assessment that is administered several times a year in order to determine a student s independent reading level, provide information for teachers in order to drive instruction, and monitor a students reading progress throughout the year. Dra levels 30 40 postcards from buster passport to reading level 1 by marc brown dra levels estimated 16 40. Otherwise, have the student read the book and complete the student booklet at another time. Dra2, k3, student book graph read around foxborough. Once levels are identified, an instructor can use this information for instructional planning purposes. The dra2 benchmark assessment is a standardized reading test used to determine a students instructional level in reading.
Dra2, 48, student book graph 15 studentbookgraph 4 8. Level 4 is the first level at which scores are maintained for. If the student is reading below the gradelevel benchmark, administer dra word analysis, beginning with. Comments 1 text level correlation chart comments 1 instructional level expectations for reading. The teacher takes a running record during the oral reading, including timing the student from beginning to end. There are a few different steps in the preparation process for the primary grades. Printed on the folder is a record of the students dra2 assessments, student book graph, and fiction and nonfiction results. These forms reflect the students present level of performance and their progress over time. Dra2 online makes it easy to group students by instructional needs and to identify. Before assessing the students, there is a ninestep process that should be. Teacher observation guide busy helpers level 30, page 1. 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.
Free math problem solver answers your algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics homework questions with stepbystep explanations, just like a math tutor. 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. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Developmental reading assessment dra2 cheney school district. Printed on the folder is a record of the students dra2 assessments, student book graph. Dra2 development reading assessment blackline masters 4 8. These forms reflect the students present level of performance. To make a good prediction, readers must consider available information and make an inference. Dra level 1 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 30 34 38 40 50 60 70 80 adventures of benny and watch by gertrude chandler warner dra levels 16 20 adventures of sophie mouse by poppy green dra levels estimated 16 38 amelia bedelia foldout books by herman parish dra level estimated 16 annie and snowball by cynthia rylant dra levels estimated 16 24. Dra2 can be used with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The student looks through the text to familiarize him or herself with the story.
There are a few different steps in the preparation process for the higher grades. Correlation of dra2 48 to ct english language arts curriculum framework, grade 5 6 b. Comprehension scores range in dra2 k3 from 7 to 28 except level 40, which ranges from 624. Student assessment data are stored and managed centrally, with access for both teachers and administrators. If you are a current dra oms user, you may log in with your existing username and password.
Dra word analysis administered to any kindergartener prea dibels is administered within the first 30 days of school 9517 101417 dra is administered to any student whose dcs is below or well below benchmark during week of 101617. Good readers make predictions based on textual evidence. When graphing an equation, you need to know what the variables in that equation represent. The teacher first introduces the book with the pictures and any new text or language. Assessment book also requires the appropriate student booklet and the student reading survey. Finally, make sure to have the forms needed to record data for the entire class. Based on a students performance on the dra, he or she will be given a score that corresponds to their reading abilities.
The teacher times the students oral reading in order to determine his or her reading rate. Guides student reading survey student booklets k3 levels 2840 and 48 only hanging file folders. The alphanumeric equivalency chart below reflects the numeric mark assigned to. The dra2 benchmark assessment consists of four steps. This canadian edition of developmental reading assessment dra 48 gives educators the accurate assessment they need to develop independent, successful readers. Dra 2 in 23 administering, scoring, and analyzing the. However, k3 teachers may want to use the 48 kits to assess students who are reading at a grade 4 or higher. Likewise, a k3 kit may be used by grade 4 teachers to assess. We recommend that teachers make careful decisions in selecting leveled texts for students and consider the students current literacy behaviors and hisher prior.
The student reads aloud the designated portion of text while the teacher takes a record of oral. Adler dra levels 24 40 pokemon chapter books by tracey west, howard derwin, sheila sweeny, et al. Guided notes for descriptive statistics and displaying data includes bar graph, histograms, dot plots, box plots aka box and whisker plot, and stemandleaf plots. Dra2, 48, student book graph m i d d l e s c h o o l e i g h t h g r a d e 80 advanced independent instructional s e v e n t h g r a d e 70 advanced independent. Sit oneonone with each student to observe qualitative reading behavior.
Student reads and responds all students may use the text to complete pages 23 of the student booklet. It discusses the purpose and background of dra2 as it relates to grades k3 and 48, the benefits of the program, and the fourstep plan of assessment. Dra helps educators identify every students reading ability, document progress, and tailor teaching methods to. All grades will be recorded in the district provided electronic grade book in infinite campus, the. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. 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. At the willard rii school district, student safety is paramount. Teachers can use dra2 online to keep track of student dra2 information and generate focus reports for individual or group instruction.
Dra2 development reading assessment blackline masters 4 8 unknown binding january 1, 2006 1. Teacher observation guide and on the dra2 48 student assessment folder. Children with stronger reading abilities yield higher numbers. Comments 1 quick text level checkin comments 1 text level correlation chart. Developmental reading assessment, second edition dra2. Reading level conversion chart, leveling books benchmark. Kindergarten and fifth grade teachers have the option of using dra2. Alpine district dra2 summary page for each selected level per student. Jan 01, 2006 developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. Benchmark book package of 22 different titles paperback january 1, 2006 3.
Teachers will use the dra2 continuum to track a students. The tool can be used by educators to identify each students instructional needs and to inform practices. The dra2 is administered individually to students by teachers. Students do not use the book as you record their responses on the first page of the student booklet.
These forms include a class reporting form and a focus. Over two decades of research has gone into the development of dra2. K3 kits include text levels a40, and 48 kits include text levels 2080. In this story, the lost book, it is time to take back the library books. Before assessing the students, there is an eightstep process that should be. The teacher selects the best description of the students performance on each indicator and sums the score to obtain the comprehension score. The developmental reading assessment, herein referred to as the dra, is a reading assessment that is administered several times a year in order to determine a students independent reading level, provide information for teachers in order to drive instruction, and monitor a students. Student comprehension booklet for each grade level selection per student.
Teachers should use their professional judgment of additional qualitative criteria along with reader and task considerations to determine if an individual book at a given level is appropriate for a student. Document the students achievement on both the continuum in the teacher observation guide and on the dra2 48 student assessment folder. Making predictions worksheets and lessons ereading worksheets. The developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. There are 20 levels beginning with teacher assisted reading. In higher levels, the student will only read the first two pages. Student progress over time 19 book graph 20 assessment summary 22 continuum 24 word analysis and ffi summary 24. Teachers are easily able to give children books they can read by choosing a text with the corresponding dra level. Report analysts, such as reading coaches, have access to reports in readonly mode.
Tlc administer and score the dra for students as needed using alternative dra. Dra between september 1 and october 30 and between january 2 and march 15. Interactive notebook pages graphic organizersguide. See more ideas about reading assessment, teaching and guided reading. Understanding your childs dra reading level scholastic. Additionally, each student will need a student assessment form and a student book graph. Mps has purchased a dra2 kit for each k3 classroom and a 48 dra2 kit for each 45 classroom. During the dra2 administration, students read a selection or selections and then retell what they have read to. For information on preparing to administer dra2 in grades k3, please watch the tutorial k3. The teacher has picked a new book that the student should be able to read without much difficulty, and a bit of problemsolving. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart grade level kindergarten 1st grade levels 2nd grade levels basal level kindergarten beginning middle end.
Score a printed running record as a student reads aloud for quantitative measures. Do you need to print off a teacher observation guide or student assessment packet. Print out a list and take it to your library or bookstore. Dra2 is an evaluation of individual students reading skills and strategies. Also included are lesson plans and a running record for each book.
Making predictions is a basic reading skill that requires higher level thinking. Grade level lexile rating ar level dra level fountas pinnell guided reading k 25 0. Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 24. Developmental reading assessment second edition k3 set 2. Dra2, 48, student book graph south burlington school. Set is a classroombased reading assessment system for use mainly in grades 48 to help identify student skills, to plan instruction, monitor student progress, prepare students to meet expectations. Thanks for contributing an answer to mathematics stack exchange.
Marking guidelines 48 school district of philadelphia. The k3 kits are intended to be used for the most parts in grades k3. Dra2 k3 components blackline masters cd additional masters 45 benchmark assessment books teacher observation. Student book graph student book graph is part of the. If you would like to know more about your childs dra. Fourth and fifthgrade students whose independent dra reading level is 38 or below. For information on preparing to administer dra2 in grades 48, please watch the tutorial 48. Classreportingform studentassessform studentbookgraph studentreadingsurvey fictionnonfictionrecords. These numbers range from 1 to 80, and are classified. Mathematics blackline masters for use with atlantic canada mathematics curriculum guide mathematics essentials 11. Dra2 teacher observation guides bay city public schools. Developmental reading assessment dra 2 in grades 48.