Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment 2 Workshop Kayla

Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment 2 Workshop Kayla Tillotson

Agenda: • Overview of Benchmark Kit and Manuals • Graphs for Assessment Guide q Approximate levels for Grade 3 q Oral reading rates q Instructional/Independent levels: 98 -100% independent, 95 -97% instructional, below 95% hard q Where to start chart • Coding and Scoring errorsreview handouts • Sample assessment conference video q “Get a Horse” Level T, “Earthquakes” Level U q Discuss • Discuss Guided Reading Handouts q Level N q Level P • Running Record Practice q Snake Myths: Level O • Review Writing Samples • Discussion/Questions

Graphs from Assessment Guide: Expected Oral Reading Rates (WPM) Approximate Levels: Grade 3 Oral Reading Rates (WPM) Time of Year Level End of Grade Beginning M/N 2 (L-M-N) 90 -120 N 3 (N-O-P) 100 -140 O/P 4 (Q-R-S) 120 -160 Middle End Levels L-Z Accuracy 98 -100% 95 -97% Below 95% Instructional and Independent Levels Comprehension Excellent (9 -10) Satisfactory (7 Limited -8) (5 -6) Unsatisfactory (0 -4) Instructional Hard Independent Instructional Hard Hard

Coding and Scoring Errors: Take a look at your “Coding and Scoring Errors at-a-Glance” handout…to the right are some of the most commonly used codes. Accurate Reading: Substitution: Do not mark or place check ( ) above word Write the substituted word above the word Self-Correction: Insertion: Write the error over the word, followed by SC Write in the inserted word using a caret Omission: Told: Place a dash (-) above the word Write a T after or above the word

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?

Guided Reading Handouts: Level N: Beginning/Mid 3 rd Grade • Take a look at your Level N handout. • You will find information about: Level P: End of 3 rd Grade • Take a look at your Level P handout. • You will find information about: q Skills your Level N readers will possess q Skills your Level P readers will possess q What you can expect a Level N text to look like. q What you can expect a Level P text to look like Any Questions?

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!

Writing Samples: • Let’s take a look at some writing samples. . . Score the writing samples using the guide below… Writing About Reading: • In front of you there is one Level N, one Level U, and one Level Q writing sample. 0 • Read through these samples and practice scoring them. 3 Reflects excellent understanding of the text Let’s Discuss! Reflects no understanding of the text 1 Reflects very limited understanding of the text 2 Reflects partial understanding of the text

Questions or Comments?

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