Early Reader

  • uses picture for clues
  • retells a simple story which is read to them
  • recalls some details
  • knows names of letters
  • identifies consonant sounds at beginning and end of words
  • uses configuration as clue to identify words
  • reads by rote
  • reads one word at a time-choppy
  • selects simple repetitious books
  • reads favorite books over and over
  • silent sustained reading 5-10 minutes
  • has the desire to be a fluent reader
  • enjoys retelling stories

    Developing Reader 

    • sequences events in story
    • tells main idea
    • makes predictions
    • identifies main characters
    • identifies setting
    • differentiates between fact and fiction
    • identifies high frequency words
    • some awareness of medial vowel sounds
    • uses context clues
    • begins to self correct
    • understands the meaning of . ? !
    • pauses and uses appropriate inflection for punctuation
    • reads phrases
    • selects a variety of books
    • silent sustained reading 10-15 minutes
    • begins to feel confident when reading silently or orally

      Fluent Reader

      • recognizes plot of story
      • recognizes problem and solution in a story
      • evaluates character's actions or behaviors
      • uses a variety of clues to decode unfamiliar words
      • identifies blends, digraphs, dipthongs
      • applies vowel rules to sound out words
      • understands affixes
      • uses punctuation correctly
      • reads with expression
      • reads smoothly
      • selects a wide variety of books
      • may select chapter books
      • silent sustained reading at least 20 minutes
      • confident
      • enjoys sharing favorite books
      • enjoys challenges 
      • selects reading during free time
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