Diagnostic Reading Assessment DRAs Wednesday 15 th July

DRA defined Developmental Reading Assessment, 2 nd Edition (DRA 2) is a proven literacy

DRA 2's Four-Step Process: By following the straightforward, four-step process, the DRA 2 Benchmark

Supports • Kathryn and I will attach ourselves to members of staff • We

Resources P-3 Oral reading fluency - Monitors/Self-Corrections - Problem-Solving Unknown Words - Use of

Resources 4 -8 Oral reading fluency – Accuracy – Phrasing – Rate – Expression

Resources P-3 • Comprehension – – – Directionality One-One Correspondence Previewing Words/Letters Retelling: Sequence

Resources 4 -8 Comprehension – Scaffolded Summary/ Summary – Literal Comprehension – Interpretation –

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Diagnostic Reading Assessment DRAs Wednesday 15 th July 2015 Tuesday 14 th July 2015

DRA defined Developmental Reading Assessment, 2 nd Edition (DRA 2) is a proven literacy benchmark assessment that measures each student's reading proficiency through systematic observation, observation recording, recording and evaluating of performance. There are two main DRA 2 systems, one for Foundation to Year 3, and the other for Years 4 to 8. Educators should administer DRA 2 to identify a personalised instructional plan that will meet the needs of each student.

DRA 2's Four-Step Process: By following the straightforward, four-step process, the DRA 2 Benchmark Assessment pinpoints student strengths, abilities, and needs. Step 1: Reading Engagement: Observe student reading habits, preferences, and goals. Step 2: Oral Reading Fluency: Analyse and record oral reading. Step 3: Comprehension: Evaluate how well students understand the information they have read. Step 4: Teacher Analysis: Use assessment results to personalise instruction to meet the needs of every learner.

Reading Survey

Results

Points for consideration

Preparing for teaching

Year 6 groupings and teaching focus

Year 4

Supports • Kathryn and I will attach ourselves to members of staff • We can help with planning, observe, offer suggestions, guidance and be a reflective companion • You can ask for release to watch other classes/teaching professionals • Or…

Resources P-3 Oral reading fluency - Monitors/Self-Corrections - Problem-Solving Unknown Words - Use of Cues

Resources 4 -8 Oral reading fluency – Accuracy – Phrasing – Rate – Expression – Questioning/ Prediction

Resources P-3 • Comprehension – – – Directionality One-One Correspondence Previewing Words/Letters Retelling: Sequence of events Retelling: Characters and details Retelling: Vocabulary Retelling: Teacher support Use of Text Features Non-Fiction Text Features Scaffolded Summary Vocabulary

Resources 4 -8 Comprehension – Scaffolded Summary/ Summary – Literal Comprehension – Interpretation – Making Connections – Reflection – Metacognitive Awareness