Developing+Reader


 * =Developing Reader= || =Notes= ||
 * Reads books with simple patterns. || Reads books at F & P levels E, F, G ||
 * Begins to read own writing. || Student is able to read their own writing with some errors. ||
 * Begins to read independently for short periods (5-10 minutes). || Student is able to read independently for 5-10 minutes (books at levels E, F or G) ||
 * Discusses favorite reading material with others. || Student gives reasons to support why they like a particular text ||
 * Relies on illustrations and print. ||

Student usually combines the use of phonics and picture cues to decode. || Student is able to track text with word to word matching. ||
 * Uses finger-print-voice matching. ||
 * Knows most letter sounds and letter clusters. || Student knows 24 or more letter sounds, as well as sh, ch, th, wh blends. Student can read a variety of consonant clusters. ||
 * Recognizes simple words. || Student reads some high frequency words automatically. ||
 * Uses growing awareness of sound segments (e.g., phonemes, syllables, rhymes) to read words. || Student understands and sometimes applies knowledge of phonemes, syllables, and rhymes to read words. ||
 * Begins to make meaningful predictions. || Student uses elements from the story together with their own experience to predict the content of a story or what will happen next. ||
 * Identifies titles and authors in literature(text features). || Student points to author title when asked. ||
 * Retells main event or idea in literature || This book is about......(provides main event or idea. NOT a retell of entire story) ||
 * Participates in guided literature discussions. || Student is actively involved in guided literature discussions ||
 * Sees self as reader. ||
 * Sees self as reader. ||

Offers positive responses when asked about reading experiences e.g. "When do you like to read"?, "What can you do as a reader?" || Explains why literature is liked disliked during class discussions with guidance. || Student expresses opinion about a book with supporting reasons. ||