Teaching a reading resource classroom and needed a basic assessment for my students 4th and 5th at 1st grade l

Question

my students are at a first grade reading level and i wanted to make a basic reading assessment for their first day...any suggestions?

Answer 1

The Ayers list of spelling words, you could either have the students read the list or spell the list. The list includes a guide for determining grade level. Another resource for comprehension is McCall-Harby. This is a collection of short paragraphs that you read aloud or the student reads and then have a short comprehension quiz.

I have a site about teaching phonics which might be helpful.

http://www.squidoo.com/everybodycanread/

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, quick and easy to use...the Brigance Reading Assessment. It will give you an estimate of their reading ability, but obviously not as thorough as a Woodcock-Johnson or other eval. Another good place to start is the Wilson Reading Assessment...that will show you weaknesses phonologically and give you a good idea of where to start with the kids. Good luck!

Answer 4

"Reading A-Z" graded readers downloadable and assessments every couple of levels.

http://www.readinga-z.com/

Insist on your school or district buy it for you ! I'm a resource too and you can print up little books for the kids to take home, there are phonics stories as well as non-phonics based and all aligned with many state standards.

Answer 5

The Briggance is a great tool or you can use Dolch Words. Dolch words, worksheets and flashcards are easily found on the web.

Answer 6

Show them pictures of everyday objects and write the object's name above or below the picture and have them repeat the words.

Answer 7

check your states standards and use them to make your assesment