Homeschool Literacy Assessment Inventory
TESTING FORMS APPENDIX — Forms A & B
ADMINISTRATOR & STUDENT FORMS
Scripted instructions included with every subtest
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CONTENTS OF THIS FORMS APPENDIX Domain A Phonemic Awareness (Pre-K
→ Grade 2) — Subtests A-1 through A-8 Domain B Phonics & Letter
Knowledge (Ages 3 → Grade 6)
— Subtests B-1
through B-13 Domain C Reading Fluency (K
→ Grade 8) — Passages Levels 1–7 Domain D Vocabulary (Tier 2 & Tier
3) (Grade 1 → Grade 8) — Subtests D-1 through D-5 Domain E Reading & Listening
Comprehension (K → Grade 8) — Subtests E-1 through E-5 Domain F Writing, Spelling &
Expression (Ages 3 → Grade 8)
— Subtests F-1
through F-5 Domain G Grammar & Morphology (Grade
2 → Grade 8) — Subtests G-1 through G-3 Domain H Print Concepts &
Pre-Reading (Ages 3–5 Only) — Subtests H-1 through H-3 Domain I Oral Reading Analysis (Grade
1 → Grade 8) — Running Record + Miscue |
FORM A = Pre-Assessment (administer at start of learning
period)
FORM B = Post-Assessment (administer after instruction to
measure growth)
See the HLAI Complete Edition for research foundations,
scoring guides, goal-setting, and instructional resources.
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DOMAIN A — PHONEMIC AWARENESS |
Subtests A-1 through A-8
| Pre-K (Age 3) through Grade
2 |
Oral administration only — no reading required
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Subtest |
Skill |
Typical Level |
Form A Items |
Form B Items |
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A-1 |
Rhyme Recognition |
Age 3–4 / Pre-K |
10 word pairs |
10 word pairs |
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A-2 |
Rhyme Production |
Age 4–5 / Pre-K |
8 prompts |
8 prompts |
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A-3 |
Initial Sound ID |
Age 4–5 / K |
10 words |
10 words |
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A-4 |
Phoneme Isolation |
Age 5–6 / K |
10 words |
10 words |
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A-5 |
Phoneme Blending |
Age 5–6 / K–Gr.1 |
8 segmented words |
8 segmented words |
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A-6 |
Phoneme Segmentation |
Age 6–7 / Gr.1 |
6 words (22 phonemes) |
6 words (24 phonemes) |
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A-7 |
Phoneme Deletion |
Age 6–7 / Gr.1 |
8 words |
8 words |
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A-8 |
Phoneme Substitution |
Age 7–8 / Gr.2 |
6 words |
6 words |
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Domain A — Phonemic Awareness — Form A
& Form B |
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Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
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A-1 Rhyme Recognition |
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MATERIALS: This form only. Student responds orally. No
print shown. |
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SAY: 'We are going to play
a word game! I will say two words, and you tell me if they RHYME — if they
sound the same at the end.' |
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SAY: 'Listen: CAT and HAT
rhyme because they end the same — AT. CAT and DOG do NOT rhyme.' |
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SAY: 'I will say two words.
Just say YES if they rhyme, or NO if they do not.' |
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DO: Read each pair clearly.
Pause 3 seconds. Mark student response. Do NOT repeat items. |
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STOP: If student scores 0/5
on the first five items, discontinue and record score of 0. |
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▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
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Say These Words Aloud → |
Correct Answer |
Student Said |
Score 1/0 |
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BIG — PIG |
YES (rhymes) |
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SUN — RUN |
YES (rhymes) |
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CAT — BALL |
NO |
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TREE — BEE |
YES (rhymes) |
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FISH — DISH |
YES (rhymes) |
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BOOK — BIKE |
NO |
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CAKE — LAKE |
YES (rhymes) |
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HOP — MAP |
NO |
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RAIN — TRAIN |
YES (rhymes) |
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10 |
FOX — CAT |
NO |
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FORM A TOTAL |
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__ / 10 |
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▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
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# |
Say These Words Aloud → |
Correct Answer |
Student Said |
Score 1/0 |
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NIGHT — LIGHT |
YES (rhymes) |
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FARM — BARN |
NO |
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SING — RING |
YES (rhymes) |
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BLUE — GLUE |
YES (rhymes) |
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HAND — LAND |
YES (rhymes) |
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BEAR — MOON |
NO |
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SNOW — FLOW |
YES (rhymes) |
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DOG — FROG |
YES (rhymes) |
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JUMP — BELL |
NO |
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10 |
CHAIR — STAIR |
YES (rhymes) |
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FORM B TOTAL |
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__ / 10 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) =
Mastery | Below 8 = Reteach rhyme awareness |
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A-2 Rhyme Production |
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SAY: 'Now I want you to
MAKE a rhyme! I will say a word, and you say a word that rhymes with it. It
can be a made-up word — that is okay!' |
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SAY: 'What rhymes with
CAT?' (Accept: bat, hat, mat, rat, sat, pat, or any phonetically valid
response.) |
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SAY: 'Tell me a word that
rhymes with each word I say.' |
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NOTE: Accept nonsense words
if they genuinely rhyme (e.g., 'zop' rhymes with 'hop'). Mark 1 point for any
valid rhyming response. |
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FORM A — Rhyme
Production 1. HOP → ___________ 2. CAKE → ___________ 3. FISH → ___________ 4. TRAIN → ___________ 5. BALL → ___________ 6. NIGHT → ___________ 7. SNACK → ___________ 8. QUEEN → ___________ Sample
answers: HOP→top/mop/pop
CAKE→lake/rake/bake
FISH→dish/wish
TRAIN→rain/main BALL→call/fall NIGHT→light/right SNACK→back/track QUEEN→green/bean FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 8 |
FORM B — Rhyme
Production 1. JUMP → ___________ 2. BLUE → ___________ 3. SAND → ___________ 4. TREE → ___________ 5. CLOCK → ___________ 6. SMILE → ___________ 7. BRIGHT → ___________ 8. FLOWER → ___________ Sample
answers: JUMP→bump/dump
BLUE→clue/glue
SAND→band/hand
TREE→bee/free CLOCK→block/lock SMILE→mile/tile BRIGHT→night/right FLOWER→power/tower FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 8 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 6/8 (75%) = Mastery |
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A-3 Initial Sound Identification |
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SAY: 'Let us listen to the
BEGINNING of words. What sound does MOON start with? /m/! The beginning sound
in MOON is /m/.' |
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SAY: 'What sound does each
word START with? Say just the sound, not the letter name.' |
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NOTE: Accept the phoneme
sound only. /b/ is correct; 'bee' is not acceptable. If student gives letter
name, prompt: 'What SOUND does that letter make?' |
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DO: Say each word clearly
and slowly. Wait up to 5 seconds for a response. |
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FORM A — Initial Sound
ID 1. BALL → Student says:
_______ Correct: /b/ 2. FISH → Student says:
_______ Correct: /f/ 3. MOON → Student says:
_______ Correct: /m/ 4. SUN → Student says:
_______ Correct: /s/ 5. DOG → Student says:
_______ Correct: /d/ 6. TREE → Student says:
_______ Correct: /t/ 7. JUMP → Student says:
_______ Correct: /dʒ/ 8. RAIN → Student says:
_______ Correct: /r/ 9. CHIP → Student says:
_______ Correct: /tʃ/ 10. SHIP → Student says:
_______ Correct: /ʃ/ FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
FORM B — Initial Sound
ID 1. CAT → Student says:
_______ Correct: /k/ 2. LIGHT → Student says:
_______ Correct: /l/ 3. PENCIL → Student
says: _______ Correct: /p/ 4. NEST → Student says:
_______ Correct: /n/ 5. GRASS → Student says:
_______ Correct: /g/ 6. VINE → Student says:
_______ Correct: /v/ 7. WHALE → Student says:
_______ Correct: /w/ 8. THINK → Student says:
_______ Correct: /θ/ 9. YELLOW → Student
says: _______ Correct: /j/ 10. ZEBRA → Student
says: _______ Correct: /z/ FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
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A-4 Phoneme Isolation — First, Middle, and Last Sound |
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SAY: 'Now we are going to
find sounds INSIDE words. I will ask for the first, the middle, or the last
sound.' |
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SAY: 'Listen: What is the
FIRST sound in SIT? /s/. What is the LAST sound? /t/. What is the MIDDLE
sound? /ɪ/ (short i).' |
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DO: Read the word and the
position in CAPITALS. Wait 5 seconds. Mark 1 point for a correct phoneme
response. |
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FORM A — Phoneme
Isolation 1. MAP — FIRST sound →
_______ (/m/) 2. BED — LAST sound →
_______ (/d/) 3. HIP — MIDDLE sound →
_______ (/ɪ/) 4. LOG — FIRST sound →
_______ (/l/) 5. CUP — LAST sound →
_______ (/p/) 6. TEN — MIDDLE sound →
_______ (/ɛ/) 7. SHOP — FIRST sound →
_______ (/ʃ/) 8. CHIN — LAST sound →
_______ (/n/) 9. FROG — MIDDLE sound →
_______ (/ɒ/) 10. BEACH — LAST sound →
_______ (/tʃ/) FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
FORM B — Phoneme
Isolation 1. FAN — FIRST sound →
_______ (/f/) 2. RUG — LAST sound →
_______ (/g/) 3. PIG — MIDDLE sound →
_______ (/ɪ/) 4. JAM — FIRST sound →
_______ (/dʒ/) 5. DUST — LAST sound →
_______ (/t/) 6. NET — MIDDLE sound →
_______ (/ɛ/) 7. WHALE — FIRST sound →
_______ (/w/) 8. RUSH — LAST sound →
_______ (/ʃ/) 9. BLOCK — MIDDLE sound
→ _______ (/ɒ/) 10. RING — LAST sound →
_______ (/ŋ/) FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
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A-5 Phoneme Blending |
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SAY: 'I am going to say a
word in SLOW MOTION — broken into pieces. You put the sounds together to make
a real word!' |
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SAY: 'Listen: /k/ … /æ/ …
/t/ — What word is that? CAT!' |
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DO: Say each phoneme
separately with a 0.5-second pause. Do NOT blend them yourself. |
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NOTE: Mark correct only if
the student blends to the target word (or a phonetically equivalent
pronunciation). |
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FORM A — Phoneme
Blending 1. /m/ … /æ/ … /p/ → _______ (MAP) 2. /s/ … /ɪ/ … /t/ → _______ (SIT) 3. /f/ … /l/ … /æ/ …
/g/ → _______ (FLAG) 4. /tʃ/ … /ɛ/ … /s/ …
/t/ → _______ (CHEST) 5. /ʃ/ … /ɪ/ … /p/ → _______ (SHIP) 6. /n/ … /aɪ/ … /t/ → _______ (NIGHT) 7. /t/ … /r/ … /æ/ …
/p/ → _______ (TRAP) 8. /s/ … /t/ … /r/ … /ɛ/
… /tʃ/ → _______ (STRETCH) FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 8 |
FORM B — Phoneme
Blending 1. /b/ … /ɪ/ … /g/ → _______ (BIG) 2. /g/ … /r/ … /æ/ …
/b/ → _______ (GRAB) 3. /s/ … /l/ … /ɛ/ …
/d/ → _______ (SLED) 4. /θ/ … /ɪ/ … /ŋ/ …
/k/ → _______ (THINK) 5. /k/ … /l/ … /æ/ …
/p/ → _______ (CLAP) 6. /s/ … /p/ … /l/ … /æ/
… /ʃ/ → _______ (SPLASH) 7. /dʒ/ … /ʌ/ … /m/ …
/p/ → _______ (JUMP) 8. /s/ … /k/ … /r/ … /ɪ/
… /m/ → _______ (SCRIM) FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 8 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 6/8 (75%) = Mastery |
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A-6 Phoneme Segmentation |
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SAY: 'Now it is your turn
to break words apart! I say a word; you say each sound separately like a
robot.' |
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SAY: 'SUN has three sounds:
/s/ /ʌ/ /n/. Try tapping your finger for each sound!' |
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SCORE: Award 1 point per
CORRECT phoneme in the correct position. See max points per word below. |
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FORM A — Segmentation 1. GO (/g/ /oʊ/)
Max: 2 Student: ___ 2. FAN (/f/ /æ/ /n/) Max: 3
Student: ___ 3. JUMP (/dʒ/ /ʌ/ /m/ /p/) Max: 4
Student: ___ 4. BLOCK (/b/ /l/ /ɒ/ /k/) Max: 4
Student: ___ 5. FRESH (/f/ /r/ /ɛ/ /ʃ/) Max: 4
Student: ___ 6. STRAP (/s/ /t/ /r/ /æ/ /p/) Max: 5
Student: ___ FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 22 |
FORM B — Segmentation 1. IT (/ɪ/ /t/)
Max: 2 Student: ___ 2. BED (/b/ /ɛ/ /d/) Max: 3
Student: ___ 3. FROG (/f/ /r/ /ɒ/ /g/) Max: 4
Student: ___ 4. CHEST (/tʃ/ /ɛ/ /s/ /t/) Max: 4
Student: ___ 5. BLEND (/b/ /l/ /ɛ/ /n/ /d/) Max: 5
Student: ___ 6. SPRINT (/s/ /p/ /r/ /ɪ/ /n/ /t/) Max: 6
Student: ___ FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 24 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 80% of total phonemes
correct = Mastery |
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A-7 Phoneme Deletion |
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SAY: 'We are going to TAKE
AWAY a sound! If I say FARM and remove /f/, what is left? ARM!' |
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SAY: 'Say STOP. Now say
STOP without the /s/. What do you get? TOP!' |
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SAY: 'Your turn — listen
carefully to which sound to remove.' |
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NOTE: Accept any response
that correctly reflects the deletion, even if the result is a nonsense word. |
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FORM A — Word |
Remove |
Target |
Student Said |
Score |
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FORM B — Word |
Remove |
Target |
Student Said |
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MILK |
Delete /m/ |
ILK |
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SNACK |
Delete /s/ |
NACK |
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BLAST |
Delete /l/ |
BAST |
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PLUM |
Delete /l/ |
PUM |
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SMILE |
Delete /s/ |
MILE |
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BRIM |
Delete /r/ |
BIM |
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TRAIN |
Delete /r/ |
TAIN |
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FLAT |
Delete /l/ |
FAT |
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SPIT |
Delete /t/ |
SPI |
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CRISP |
Delete /r/ |
CISP |
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CLAP |
Delete /l/ |
CAP |
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STOMP |
Delete /t/ |
SOMP |
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GREET |
Delete /r/ |
GEET |
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SCRAM |
Delete /k/ |
SRAM |
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8 |
BLEND |
Delete /l/ |
BEND |
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CLINK |
Delete /l/ |
CINK |
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Form A Total |
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Form B Total |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 6/8 (75%) = Mastery |
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A-8 Phoneme Substitution |
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SAY: 'Now we are going to
SWAP sounds! Say CAT. Change the /k/ to /b/. What new word? BAT!' |
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DO: Give the example above,
then proceed with the items below. |
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NOTE: Accept any response
that correctly reflects the phoneme swap, even nonsense words. |
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FORM A — Phoneme
Substitution 1. MAP Change /m/→/n/ → _______ (NAP) 2. BIG Change /b/→/d/ → _______ (DIG) 3. SEAT Change /s/→/m/ → _______ (MEAT) 4. HOP Change /h/→/st/ → _______ (STOP) 5. FLAT Change /l/→/r/ → _______ (FRAT) 6. CHIP Change /tʃ/→/ʃ/ → _______ (SHIP) FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 6 |
FORM B — Phoneme
Substitution 1. BAT Change /b/→/f/ → _______ (FAT) 2. LOG Change /l/→/fr/ → _______ (FROG) 3. MICE Change /aɪ/→/ɪ/ → _______ (MIS) 4. SHED Change /ʃ/→/b/ → _______ (BED) 5. BRING Change /r/→/l/ → _______ (BLING) 6. THRONE Change /θr/→/gr/ → _______ (GROAN) FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 6 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 5/6 (83%) = Mastery |
DOMAIN A TOTALS — Form A: ___ /
62 Form B: ___ / 64
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DOMAIN B — PHONICS & LETTER
KNOWLEDGE |
Subtests B-1 through B-13
| Ages 3 → Grade 6 |
Covers all 44 phonemes of English
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Subtest |
Skill |
Level |
Form A Focus |
Form B Focus |
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B-1 |
Uppercase Letter Naming |
Ages 3–5 / Pre-K–K |
Random UC order (26 letters) |
Alternate random order |
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B-2 |
Lowercase Letter Naming |
Ages 4–5 / K |
Random LC order (26 letters) |
Alternate random order |
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B-3 |
Consonant Letter-Sound |
Ages 5–6 / K |
21 consonant letters |
21 consonant letters |
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B-4 |
Short Vowels + CVC Words |
Ages 5–6 / K |
5 vowels + 15 CVC words |
5 vowels + 15 CVC words |
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B-5 |
Consonant Digraphs |
Ages 5–6 / K–Gr.1 |
6 digraphs + 12 words |
6 digraphs + 12 words |
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B-6 |
Consonant Blends |
Age 6 / Gr.1 |
20 blend types, 40 words |
20 blend types, 40 words |
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B-7 |
Long Vowel Patterns |
Age 6–7 / Gr.1–2 |
10 patterns, 37 words |
10 patterns, 37 words |
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B-8 |
R-Controlled Vowels |
Age 7 / Gr.2 |
5 patterns, 20 words |
5 patterns, 20 words |
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B-9 |
Diphthongs & Variant Vowels |
Age 7 / Gr.2 |
5 patterns, 20 words |
5 patterns, 20 words |
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B-10 |
Nonsense Word Decoding |
Age 6–8 / Gr.1–3 |
10 nonsense words |
10 nonsense words |
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B-11 |
Sight Word Reading |
K–Gr.3 |
Dolch/Fry levels 1–6 |
Alternate word set |
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B-12 |
Multisyllabic Words |
Gr.2–4 |
8 two-syl + 6 three/four-syl |
8 two-syl + 6 three/four-syl |
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B-13 |
44-Phoneme Checklist |
All levels |
Production + Recognition |
Production + Recognition |
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Domain B — Phonics — Subtests B-1 &
B-2: Letter Naming |
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Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
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B-1 &
B-2 Letter Naming — Uppercase then Lowercase |
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MATERIALS: Print this page and place in front of the
student, OR point to letters on screen. |
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SAY (B-1): 'Look at these CAPITAL letters. Tell me the
NAME of each letter.' (Point to each in order.) |
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SAY (B-2): 'Now look at the SMALL letters. Tell me the
name of each small letter.' |
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DO: Mark (+) correct, (–)
incorrect. Record what the student said for errors. |
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NOTE: Watch specifically
for b/d, p/q reversals. Flag any reversals in the notes column. |
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▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — Point to each letter
in order:
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UPPERCASE → T
F M B
R W J
P D H
A Z Q
X Y C
K N L
G E S
V U O I lowercase → t f m
b r w j p
d h a
z q x
y c k
n l g
e s v
u o i |
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UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Reversals? |
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UC Total __ /26
LC Total __ /26 |
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▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — Point to each letter
in order:
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UPPERCASE → L
N H C
T K P
S A E
B Y V
I Z G
D O M
J F W
R X Q U lowercase → l n h
c t k p s
a e b
y v i
z g d
o m j
f w r
x q u |
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UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
LC ✓/– |
Letter |
UC ✓/– |
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Reversals? |
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UC Total __ /26
LC Total __ /26 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 26/26 both forms =
Mastery. Flag all b/d/p/q reversals for follow-up. |
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B-3 Consonant Letter-Sound Correspondence |
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SAY: 'Tell me the SOUND
this letter makes — not its name, its SOUND!' |
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DO: Point to each letter on
the stimulus strip. Mark (+) or write what student said. |
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NOTE: Accept most common
phoneme: 'c'→/k/, 'g'→/g/, 's'→/s/. For 'x' accept /ks/. |
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Letter |
Correct |
A ✓/– |
B ✓/– |
Letter |
Correct |
A ✓/– |
B ✓/– |
Letter |
Correct |
A ✓/– |
B ✓/– |
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b |
/b/ |
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f |
/f/ |
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h |
/h/ |
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j |
/dʒ/ |
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k |
/k/ |
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l |
/l/ |
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m |
/m/ |
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n |
/n/ |
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p |
/p/ |
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r |
/r/ |
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s |
/s/ |
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t |
/t/ |
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v |
/v/ |
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w |
/w/ |
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y |
/j/ |
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|
|
z |
/z/ |
|
|
c |
/k/ |
|
|
d |
/d/ |
|
|
|
g |
/g/ |
|
|
q |
/kw/ |
|
|
x |
/ks/ |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
21 |
__ /21 |
__ /21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 19/21 (90%) = Mastery |
|
B-4 Short Vowels & CVC Word Reading |
|
PART 1 — SAY: 'Tell me the SHORT sound this vowel
makes.' PART 2 — SAY: 'Read each of
these words.' |
|
NOTE: Short vowels: a=/æ/
(cat), e=/ɛ/ (bed), i=/ɪ/ (sit), o=/ɒ/ (top), u=/ʌ/ (cup) |
|
Vowel |
Target |
✓/– |
Form A: CVC Words |
Scores |
Form B: CVC Words |
Scores |
|
a |
/æ/ |
|
bat can hat |
__ /3 |
mad nap sag |
__ /3 |
|
e |
/ɛ/ |
|
hen net wet |
__ /3 |
get pet vex |
__ /3 |
|
i |
/ɪ/ |
|
bit dig win |
__ /3 |
hit lip mix |
__ /3 |
|
o |
/ɒ/ |
|
hot mop rob |
__ /3 |
fog lot sob |
__ /3 |
|
u |
/ʌ/ |
|
bug fun run |
__ /3 |
bun cut mud |
__ /3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
__ /5 |
CVC Form A |
__ /15 |
CVC Form B |
__ /15 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 5/5 short vowels + 12/15
CVC words = Mastery |
|
B-5 Consonant Digraphs |
|
SAY: 'These two letters
work TOGETHER to make ONE sound. What sound do they make?' |
|
THEN SAY: 'Read these words.' (Point to Form A or Form B
words in the table below.) |
|
Digraph |
Phoneme |
✓/– |
Form A Words |
Score |
Form B Words |
Score |
|
sh |
/ʃ/ |
|
shin / wish |
__ /2 |
shelf / rush |
__ /2 |
|
ch |
/tʃ/ |
|
chop / much |
__ /2 |
chin / bench |
__ /2 |
|
th (unvoiced) |
/θ/ |
|
thin / math |
__ /2 |
think / path |
__ /2 |
|
th (voiced) |
/ð/ |
|
that / with |
__ /2 |
this / bathe |
__ /2 |
|
wh |
/w/ |
|
whip / whale |
__ /2 |
when / wheel |
__ /2 |
|
ng |
/ŋ/ |
|
sing / long |
__ /2 |
ring / strong |
__ /2 |
|
TOTALS |
Digraph sounds |
__ /6 |
Form A Words |
__ /12 |
Form B Words |
__ /12 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 5/6 digraph sounds +
10/12 words = Mastery |
|
B-6 Consonant Blends — Word Reading |
|
SAY: 'In these words the
beginning letters work together — but you can hear EACH sound. Read each word
out loud.' |
|
DO: Present the word list
below. Mark correct (+) for each word read accurately. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
|
Blend |
Form A Words |
✓/– |
Blend |
Form A Words |
✓/– |
|
bl- |
black blend |
|
br- |
brown bring |
|
|
cl- |
clam clock |
|
cr- |
crab cross |
|
|
fl- |
flag flat |
|
fr- |
frog front |
|
|
gl- |
glad glue |
|
gr- |
grab grin |
|
|
pl- |
plan plug |
|
pr- |
press prom |
|
|
sl- |
slam sled |
|
sc- |
scab scan |
|
|
sm- |
smack smell |
|
sn- |
snap snob |
|
|
sp- |
span spin |
|
st- |
step stop |
|
|
sw- |
swam swim |
|
sk- |
skill skid |
|
|
tr- |
trap trim |
|
tw- |
twin twist |
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
__ /40 |
|
|
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
|
Blend |
Form B Words |
✓/– |
Blend |
Form B Words |
✓/– |
|
bl- |
blame blink |
|
br- |
brake bright |
|
|
cl- |
clap clean |
|
cr- |
crew crisp |
|
|
fl- |
flew flood |
|
fr- |
fresh frost |
|
|
gl- |
glow glide |
|
gr- |
groan grape |
|
|
pl- |
plum play |
|
pr- |
proud priest |
|
|
sl- |
slide slap |
|
sc- |
scold scalp |
|
|
sm- |
smoke smash |
|
sn- |
snore snug |
|
|
sp- |
spare speed |
|
st- |
stiff stove |
|
|
sw- |
sweep swift |
|
sk- |
skate sketch |
|
|
tr- |
treat trust |
|
tw- |
twelve twirl |
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
__ /40 |
|
|
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 34/40 (85%) = Mastery |
|
B-7 &
B-8 Long Vowel Patterns + R-Controlled Vowels |
|
SAY: 'Read each word out
loud.' (Point to words one at a time.) |
|
SCORE: 1 point per word
read correctly. Mark errors above the word. |
|
Pattern |
Description |
Form A Words |
Score |
Form B Words |
Score |
|
a_e |
CVCe long /ā/ |
bake name gave
late |
__ /4 |
wade came safe
tame |
__ /4 |
|
i_e |
CVCe long /ī/ |
fine like wide
time |
__ /4 |
bike hide mine
pine |
__ /4 |
|
o_e |
CVCe long /ō/ |
home note woke
code |
__ /4 |
bone hole rose
pole |
__ /4 |
|
u_e |
CVCe long /ū/ |
cute huge dune |
__ /3 |
tube mule fume |
__ /3 |
|
ai / ay |
Vowel team /ā/ |
rain mail day
play |
__ /4 |
tail wait ray
stay |
__ /4 |
|
ee / ea |
Vowel team /ē/ |
feet keep meat
read |
__ /4 |
week seen leaf
beat |
__ /4 |
|
oa / ow |
Vowel team /ō/ |
coat road slow
snow |
__ /4 |
foam toad flow
glow |
__ /4 |
|
igh |
Long /ī/ |
night
fight light right |
__ /4 |
sight
might bright tight |
__ /4 |
|
LONG VOWEL TOTAL |
|
|
__ /31 |
|
__ /31 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 26/31 (84%) = Mastery —
Long Vowels |
|
R-Ctrl |
Sound |
Form A Words |
Score |
Form B Words |
Score |
|
ar |
/ɑːr/ |
star barn park
hard |
__ /4 |
cart dark yard
far |
__ /4 |
|
er |
/ɜːr/ |
fern term verb
herd |
__ /4 |
germ perm stern
clerk |
__ /4 |
|
ir |
/ɜːr/ |
girl
shirt first stir |
__ /4 |
dirt firm quirk
swirl |
__ /4 |
|
or |
/ɔːr/ |
storm
port fort lord |
__ /4 |
born cork torch
worn |
__ /4 |
|
ur |
/ɜːr/ |
turn curl burp
hurt |
__ /4 |
curb fur purr
surf |
__ /4 |
|
R-CTRL TOTAL |
|
|
__ /20 |
|
__ /20 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 17/20 (85%) = Mastery —
R-Controlled |
|
B-9 &
B-10 Diphthongs/Variant Vowels + Nonsense
Word Decoding |
|
B-9: SAY: 'Read each word.' Mark (+) for each correct
reading. |
|
B-10: SAY: 'These are MADE-UP words. Use your letter
sounds to read them. Do your best!' |
|
B-10 SCORE: Count phonemes correct for partial credit, or
score whole-word-correct only. |
|
Pattern |
Sound |
Form A Words |
Score |
Form B Words |
Score |
|
oi / oy |
/ɔɪ/ |
coin join toy
boy |
__ /4 |
soil foil joy
annoy |
__ /4 |
|
ou / ow |
/aʊ/ |
cloud
found cow down |
__ /4 |
shout
round crowd town |
__ /4 |
|
oo (long) |
/uː/ |
food pool room
cool |
__ /4 |
booth
broom gloom zoom |
__ /4 |
|
oo (short) |
/ʊ/ |
cook look wood
stood |
__ /4 |
brook
foot good hood |
__ /4 |
|
au / aw |
/ɔː/ |
cause
fault claw draw |
__ /4 |
sauce
haul lawn yawn |
__ /4 |
|
B-9 TOTAL |
|
|
__ /20 |
|
__ /20 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 16/20 (80%) = Mastery —
Diphthongs |
B-10: NONSENSE WORD DECODING —
Student Stimulus Strip
|
FORM A → tib
fom dap gule
shim thop bract
clund frep splag |
|
FORM B → meb
vot hup nake
chig whop bleft
strum crep splond |
|
Word |
Phonemes (A) |
Max |
Score A |
Word |
Phonemes (B) |
Max |
Score B |
|
tib |
/t/ /ɪ/ /b/ |
3 |
|
meb |
/m/ /ɛ/ /b/ |
3 |
|
|
fom |
/f/ /ɒ/ /m/ |
3 |
|
vot |
/v/ /ɒ/ /t/ |
3 |
|
|
dap |
/d/ /æ/ /p/ |
3 |
|
hup |
/h/ /ʌ/ /p/ |
3 |
|
|
gule |
/g/ /juː/ /l/ |
3 |
|
nake |
/n/ /eɪ/ /k/ |
3 |
|
|
shim |
/ʃ/ /ɪ/ /m/ |
3 |
|
chig |
/tʃ/ /ɪ/ /g/ |
3 |
|
|
thop |
/θ/ /ɒ/ /p/ |
3 |
|
whop |
/w/ /ɒ/ /p/ |
3 |
|
|
bract |
/b/ /r/ /æ/ /k/ /t/ |
5 |
|
bleft |
/b/ /l/ /ɛ/ /f/ /t/ |
5 |
|
|
clund |
/k/ /l/ /ʌ/ /n/ /d/ |
5 |
|
strum |
/s/ /t/ /r/ /ʌ/ /m/ |
5 |
|
|
frep |
/f/ /r/ /ɛ/ /p/ |
4 |
|
crep |
/k/ /r/ /ɛ/ /p/ |
4 |
|
|
splag |
/s/ /p/ /l/ /æ/ /g/ |
5 |
|
splond |
/s/ /p/ /l/ /ɒ/ /n/ /d/ |
6 |
|
|
TOTAL A |
|
37 |
__ /37 |
TOTAL B |
|
38 |
__ /38 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 85% of total phonemes
correct = Mastery |
|
B-11 Sight Word Reading — High-Frequency Words |
|
DO: Present word lists on a
printed card. Point to each word. |
|
SAY: 'Read each word as
fast as you can. If you do not know it, say pass and move on.' |
|
SCORE: (+) = read correctly
within 3 seconds. (DC) = decoded slowly but correctly (still credit). (–) =
incorrect or no response. |
|
NOTE: Administer ONLY the
level appropriate for the student. Use basal/ceiling rules. |
|
Level |
Word List (Form A — administer orally;
print separately) |
Score |
Mastery (90%) |
|
Level 1 (50 Dolch
Pre-Primer) |
a and the
I is it
of to in
you he was
for that on
are at be this have
from or one
had by but
not with as
all were we
when your can
said there use
an each which
she do how
their if will
up other about
out |
__ /50 |
45+ |
|
Level 2 (40 Dolch Primer) |
look like here
go come good
little make big
where into two
going play run
help see away
jump get give
want put take
every pretty soon
ran eat four
black white new
must no please
ride say well
went |
__ /40 |
36+ |
|
Level 3 (41 Dolch Grade 1) |
after
again an any
ask by could
every fly from
give going had
has her him
his how just
know let live
may of old
once open over
put round some
stop take thank
them think walk
were when |
__ /41 |
37+ |
|
Level 4 (Dolch Grade 2 – 46
words) |
always
around because been
before best both
buy call cold
does don't fast
first five found
gave goes green
its made many
off or pull
read right sing
sit sleep tell
their these those
upon us use
very wash |
__ /46 |
41+ |
|
Level 5 (Dolch Grade 3 – 41
words) |
about
better bring carry
clean cut done
draw drink eight
fall far full
got grow hold
hot hurt if
keep kind laugh
light long much
myself never only
own pick seven
shall show six
small start ten
today together |
__ /41 |
37+ |
|
Level 6 (Fry 300–500 – 50
words) |
able age also
another between children
city close country
early earth enough
example eye face
family far food
form four group
hand idea important
keep large last
leave letter line
list move near
next number often
open |
__ /50 |
45+ |
FORM B uses alternate
randomized presentation of the same word levels. Re-order the word cards or
re-print in alternate order for Form B administration.
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 90% at current level =
Mastery. Do not advance to next level until current level is mastered. |
|
B-12 Multisyllabic Word Reading |
|
SAY: 'These are longer
words. Take your time. Use what you know about syllables to read each one.' |
|
SCORE: 1 point per word
read correctly as a whole. May also note specific syllable errors for
diagnostic purposes. |
|
FORM A — 2-Syllable
Words 1. basket
(bas•ket) ✓ / – 2. napkin
(nap•kin) ✓ / – 3. robot
(ro•bot) ✓ / – 4. sunrise
(sun•rise) ✓ / – 5. rainbow
(rain•bow) ✓ / – 6. flower
(flow•er) ✓ / – 7. trumpet
(trum•pet) ✓ / – 8. blanket
(blan•ket) ✓ / – 2-Syllable Score: ___ /
8 FORM A — 3 &
4-Syllable Words 1. adventure
(ad•ven•ture) ✓ / – 2. important
(im•por•tant) ✓ / – 3. umbrella
(um•brel•la) ✓ / – 4. understand
(un•der•stand) ✓ / – 5. celebrate
(cel•e•brate) ✓ / – 6. complicated
(com•pli•ca•ted) ✓ / – 3–4 Syllable Score: ___
/ 6 |
FORM B — 2-Syllable
Words 1. signal
(sig•nal) ✓ / – 2. frozen
(fro•zen) ✓ / – 3. pretend
(pre•tend) ✓ / – 4. cartoon
(car•toon) ✓ / – 5. mistake
(mis•take) ✓ / – 6. harvest
(har•vest) ✓ / – 7. complete
(com•plete) ✓ / – 8. window
(win•dow) ✓ / – 2-Syllable Score: ___ /
8 FORM B — 3 &
4-Syllable Words 1. consider
(con•sid•er) ✓ / – 2. remember
(re•mem•ber) ✓ / – 3. community
(com•mu•ni•ty) ✓ / – 4. discover
(dis•cov•er) ✓ / – 5. demonstrate
(dem•on•strate) ✓ / – 6. independent
(in•de•pen•dent) ✓ / – 3–4 Syllable Score: ___
/ 6 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 2-Syllable: 7/8
(87%) | 3–4 Syllable: 5/6 (83%) = Mastery |
DOMAIN B TOTALS — Form A: ___ /
~100 Form B: ___ / ~100
|
DOMAIN C — READING FLUENCY |
Passages Levels 1–7
| Kindergarten through Grade
8 |
1-Minute Oral Reading Probe
|
Level |
Grade |
Target WCPM (50th %ile Spring) |
Passage Form A |
Passage Form B |
|
1 |
K |
40–60 WCPM |
The Big Red Bus (~50 wds) |
The Little Yellow Boat (~52 wds) |
|
2 |
Gr. 1 |
71–82 WCPM |
The School Garden (~80 wds) |
The Birthday Storm (~82 wds) |
|
3 |
Gr. 2 |
100 WCPM |
The Lighthouse Keeper (~101 wds) |
The Wild Horses (~103 wds) |
|
4 |
Gr. 3 |
115 WCPM |
The Invention of Sliced Bread (~116 wds) |
The Secret Life of Trees (~118 wds) |
|
5 |
Gr. 4–5 |
133–150 WCPM |
Harriet Tubman (~142 wds) |
The Science of Volcanoes (~145 wds) |
|
6–7 |
Gr. 6–8 |
162–165 WCPM |
The Printing Press (~163 wds) |
Climate and the Water Cycle (~168 wds) |
|
MATERIALS: Print the passage. Place the student copy in
front of the student. Keep the administrator copy (this page) for marking. |
|
SAY: 'I want you to read
this passage out loud. Do your best reading. When I say begin, start from the
first word. If you do not know a word, I will tell it to you after 3
seconds.' |
|
DO: Start your timer when
the student reads the first word. |
|
DO: Follow along on your
copy. Mark errors with a slash ( / ) through each error word. |
|
ERRORS: Count mispronunciations, substitutions, omissions,
and words told after 3-second pause. |
|
DO NOT COUNT as errors: Repetitions, self-corrections,
insertions. |
|
DO: At exactly 1 minute,
say STOP. Place a bracket ] after the last word read. |
|
CALCULATE: WCPM = Total Words Read minus Errors. Accuracy % = (WCPM ÷ Total Words Read) ×
100 |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVEL 1 —
Kindergarten (Pre-Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
LEVEL 1 — Kindergarten (Pre-Reader) Target: 40–60 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — THE BIG RED BUS (~50
words)
|
The big red bus came down
the road. Sam ran to get on. He sat in the back. His dog was not on the bus.
The dog ran and ran. The dog got on the bus too. Sam and his dog had a good
ride. They got off at the park. The park was fun. Sam and his dog played all
day. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
50 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(40–60 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — THE LITTLE YELLOW BOAT
(~52 words)
|
The little yellow boat went
on the lake. Jess held the rope. Her cat sat in the boat. A big fish swam by.
The cat saw the fish and jumped. The cat got wet! Jess laughed. She helped
the cat get back in the boat. They went home. Jess dried the cat. The cat
purred. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
52 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(40–60 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 40–60 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVEL 2 —
Grade 1 (Beginning Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
LEVEL 2 — Grade 1 (Beginning Reader) Target: 71–82 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — THE SCHOOL GARDEN (~80
words)
|
Our class planted a garden
at school. We dug the dirt and put in the seeds. Every day we gave the plants
water and checked for bugs. After three weeks, small green plants began to
grow. The teacher said we needed to be patient. We also had to pull out the
weeds so the plants could get sunlight. By the end of spring, we had tomatoes
and beans. We picked them and made a salad. Everyone in class got to try it.
It was the best salad we ever had. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
80 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(71–82 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — THE BIRTHDAY STORM
(~82 words)
|
It was Lily's birthday. She
wanted to have a party outside. But in the morning, dark clouds filled the
sky. By noon, rain began to fall. Lily felt sad. Then her dad had a big idea.
They pushed the tables inside. Lily's friends came with umbrellas and boots.
They played games inside and ate cake. Lily's dad made paper hats for
everyone. By the time the cake was gone, the sun came out. Lily said it was
the best birthday she ever had. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
82 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(71–82 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 71–82 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVEL 3 —
Grade 2 (Developing Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
LEVEL 3 — Grade 2 (Developing Reader) Target: 100 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
(~101 words)
|
Long ago, a man named
Thomas lived in a lighthouse on the rocky shore. Every evening, he climbed to
the top and lit the great lamp. Ships far out at sea could see the flashing
light and know where the rocks were. Thomas loved his job. On stormy nights,
the waves crashed against the stone walls. The wind howled and the rain
poured down. But Thomas never missed a night. He said the sailors were
counting on him. One winter, a young ship was caught in a terrible fog.
Thomas kept the lamp burning. The ship passed safely. The captain wrote
Thomas a thank-you letter. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
101 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(100 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — THE WILD HORSES (~103
words)
|
In the open plains of the
West, wild horses still roam free. These horses live in groups called herds.
Each herd has a leader, called a stallion. The stallion protects the herd
from danger. When a coyote comes near, the stallion stamps his hooves and snorts
loudly. The other horses run away quickly. Wild horses eat grass and drink
from streams. In summer, they travel great distances to find food and water.
In winter, they use their hard hooves to dig through snow to reach the grass
beneath. People have admired wild horses for thousands of years. They are a
symbol of freedom and strength. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
103 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(100 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 100 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVEL 4 —
Grade 3 (Transitional Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
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LEVEL 4 — Grade 3 (Transitional Reader) Target: 115 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — THE INVENTION OF
SLICED BREAD (~116 words)
|
Most people have heard the
saying the greatest thing since sliced bread. But have you ever wondered
where sliced bread actually came from? Before 1928, people bought loaves of
bread and cut their own slices at home. Then an inventor named Otto Rohwedder
built a machine that could slice an entire loaf at once. A bakery in Missouri
was the first to sell machine-sliced bread. Customers loved it immediately.
Within a few years, most bakeries across the country were using the new
machines. The invention made breakfast faster and lunches easier to pack. It
also created a need for bags to keep bread fresh. Sliced bread changed the
way Americans ate and even how they talked. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
116 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(115 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — THE SECRET LIFE OF
TREES (~118 words)
|
Scientists have discovered
that trees communicate with each other in surprising ways. Beneath the forest
floor, the roots of trees are connected to a web of tiny fungi. These fungi
carry signals and nutrients from tree to tree. When one tree is attacked by
insects, it sends a chemical warning through the network. Nearby trees
respond by producing chemicals that make their leaves taste bad to insects.
Some researchers call this the wood wide web. Trees also help each other
survive during droughts by sharing water through the fungal network. Older
trees, called mother trees, often send extra nutrients to younger, smaller
trees growing in the shade. The forest, it turns out, works more like a
community than a collection of separate plants. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
118 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(115 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 115 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVEL 5 —
Grades 4–5 (Expanding Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
LEVEL 5 — Grades 4–5 (Expanding Reader) Target: 133–150 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (~142 words)
|
Harriet Tubman was born
into slavery in Maryland around 1822. From childhood, she endured brutal
conditions, including being struck in the head with a heavy metal weight — an
injury that caused her to experience sudden blackouts for the rest of her
life. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, following the North Star and
trusting a network of abolitionists and free Black families who sheltered
runaways along the Underground Railroad. Rather than remaining safe in the
North, Tubman returned south thirteen times to guide enslaved people to
freedom. She never lost a single passenger. Slave owners placed a bounty of
forty thousand dollars on her head. During the Civil War, she served as a spy
and scout for the Union Army, leading a military raid that liberated more
than seven hundred enslaved people. She is one of the most courageous figures
in American history. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
142 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(133–150 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — THE SCIENCE OF
VOLCANOES (~145 words)
|
Volcanoes are one of
Earth's most powerful natural forces. They form where tectonic plates — the
massive slabs of rock that make up Earth's outer layer — meet, separate, or
slide against each other. When pressure builds beneath Earth's crust, magma,
which is molten rock mixed with gases, forces its way upward through cracks
and vents. Once magma reaches the surface, it is called lava. The temperature
of lava can exceed 1,100 degrees Celsius. Some eruptions are explosive,
launching ash and debris miles into the sky. Others are slower, releasing
rivers of lava that creep across the landscape. Volcanoes have shaped much of
Earth's surface over millions of years. Islands like Hawaii were formed
entirely by volcanic activity. Although dangerous, volcanoes also enrich the
surrounding soil with minerals, making volcanic regions some of the most
fertile farmland on the planet. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
145 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(133–150 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 133–150 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
Domain C — Reading Fluency — LEVELS 6–7
— Grades 6–8 (Fluent/Advanced Reader) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
LEVELS 6–7 — Grades 6–8 (Fluent/Advanced Reader) Target: 162–165 WCPM |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — THE PRINTING PRESS AND
THE SPREAD OF IDEAS (~163 words)
|
Before Johannes Gutenberg
developed his printing press around 1440, books were painstakingly copied by
hand, primarily by monks in European monasteries. The process was so slow and
expensive that a single Bible could take a scribe years to produce. Only wealthy
institutions, noblemen, and the Church could afford books. Information,
consequently, was tightly controlled by those in power. Gutenberg's press
changed everything. By using movable metal type and an oil-based ink, he
could produce hundreds of identical pages in the time it formerly took to
copy one. Within fifty years of Gutenberg's invention, European printers had
produced more than twenty million books. Literacy rates began to climb as
texts became affordable. New ideas in science, theology, philosophy, and
politics spread rapidly across national borders. The Reformation, the
Scientific Revolution, and ultimately the Enlightenment were all accelerated
by the printing press. Scholars argue that no single invention has had a
greater impact on human civilization than the ability to mass-produce the
written word. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
163 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM (Words Read − Errors) |
|
|
Accuracy % (WCPM ÷ Words
Read × 100) |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
1=Word-by-word 2=Some
phrasing 3=Developing 4=Fluent |
|
At / Above / Below Target
(162–165 WCPM) |
|
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — CLIMATE PATTERNS AND
THE WATER CYCLE (~168 words)
|
Earth's water cycle is one
of the most fundamental processes sustaining life on the planet. It describes
the continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere
through the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
When the sun heats water in oceans, lakes, and rivers, that water evaporates
— transforming from liquid into water vapor that rises into the atmosphere.
As water vapor ascends to higher altitudes, it cools and condenses around
tiny particles of dust or smoke, forming clouds. When enough water droplets
gather in a cloud, gravity pulls them back to Earth as precipitation — rain,
snow, sleet, or hail, depending on atmospheric conditions. This precipitation
collects in rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers, eventually returning to
the ocean, where the cycle begins again. The water cycle is not merely a
scientific curiosity; it governs regional weather patterns, agricultural
productivity, and freshwater availability across the globe. Disruptions to
the cycle — whether from deforestation, urbanization, or climate change —
have cascading consequences for ecosystems and human societies. |
|
Metric |
Result |
|
Total Words in Passage |
168 |
|
Total Words Read in 1 Minute |
|
|
Number of Errors |
|
|
WCPM |
|
|
Accuracy % |
|
|
Prosody Score (1–4) |
|
|
At / Above / Below Target
(162–165 WCPM) |
|
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: At or above 162–165 WCPM
with 95%+ accuracy = Mastery at this level |
|
DOMAIN D — VOCABULARY |
Subtests D-1 through D-5
| Grade 1 through Grade 8 | Tier
2 Academic + Tier 3 Domain Vocabulary
|
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: All vocabulary subtests may be
administered orally (examiner reads, student responds orally) for students
below Grade 3. |
|
For Grades 3+, items may be read silently with oral or
written response. Always accept oral response. |
|
Domain D — Vocabulary — D-1: Listening
Vocabulary (Ages 3–6) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
D-1 Listening Vocabulary — Receptive (No Reading Required) |
|
SAY: 'I am going to say a
word. Tell me what it means, or use it in a sentence.' |
|
SCORE: 1 = clearly correct
definition or correct use. 0.5 =
partial understanding. 0 = incorrect. |
|
NOTE: For ages 3–5 accept
gestures, examples, or pointing. For ages 6+ require definition or sentence. |
|
FORM A — Listening
Vocabulary 1. WET _______________ (Has water on it; not dry) 2. LOUD _______________ (Makes a big noise) 3. SAFE _______________ (Not in danger; protected) 4. STRANGE _______________ (Unusual; weird; different) 5. DISCOVER _______________ (To find for the first time) 6. SIMILAR _______________ (Almost the same; alike) 7. ENORMOUS _______________ (Very very big; huge) 8. INVESTIGATE _______________ (To look carefully; study) 9. HESITATE _______________ (To pause; unsure what to do) 10. CONSEQUENCE _______________ (Result of an action) FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
FORM B — Listening
Vocabulary 1. COLD _______________ (Low temperature; not warm) 2. BRAVE _______________ (Not afraid; courageous) 3. GENTLE _______________ (Soft; careful; not rough) 4. PERSIST _______________ (Keep trying; not give up) 5. DESCRIBE _______________ (Tell what something is like) 6. COMPARE _______________ (Show how things are same/diff) 7. SUBSTANTIAL _______________ (Large; significant; important) 8. ELABORATE _______________ (Add more detail; explain fully) 9. CONTRADICT _______________ (Say the opposite; disagree) 10. EVIDENCE _______________ (Facts that prove something) FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
|
D-2 Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary — Grades 1–4 |
|
SAY: 'I will read a
sentence with a missing word. Choose the best word from the three choices.' |
|
DO: Read the sentence and
choices aloud. Student responds orally (or circles if printed). |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
|
# |
Sentence + Choices (read aloud) |
Ans |
✓/– |
|
1 |
The explorer made a great ___ when she found a new
type of bird. A) discovery B) disaster
C) decoration |
A |
|
|
2 |
Please ___ your answer by giving three reasons. A) ignore
B) support C) forget |
B |
|
|
3 |
The two paintings were ___ in size but different in
color. A) opposite B) similar
C) alone |
B |
|
|
4 |
Scientists went to ___ how much damage had been
done. A) examine B) escape
C) enjoy |
A |
|
|
5 |
She tried to ___ what would happen next in the
story. A) predict B) pretend
C) prevent |
A |
|
|
6 |
The ___ of the project was to build a model of the
solar system. A) reason B) purpose
C) problem |
B |
|
|
7 |
He made a chart to ___ the data from the
experiment. A) organize B) erase
C) copy |
A |
|
|
8 |
They had to ___ carefully before giving an
answer. A) hurry B) consider
C) sleep |
B |
|
|
9 |
The ___ of the story was that hard work always pays
off. A) chapter B) character C) theme |
C |
|
|
10 |
The result was ___, meaning it had the opposite
effect. A) effective B) unintended C) successful |
B |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
__ /10 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
|
# |
Sentence + Choices (read aloud) |
Ans |
✓/– |
|
1 |
The scientist kept detailed ___ of every
experiment. A) records B) recipes
C) rivers |
A |
|
|
2 |
To solve the problem, we need to ___ the
information. A) delete B) analyze
C) copy |
B |
|
|
3 |
The two events happened at the same time; they were
___. A) separate B) simultaneous C) singular |
B |
|
|
4 |
His explanation was clear and easy to ___. A) confuse
B) ignore C) follow |
C |
|
|
5 |
The results ___ that eating vegetables improves
health. A) suggest B) prevent
C) ignore |
A |
|
|
6 |
She gave a ___ answer — one that covered all the
important details. A) inaccurate B) immediate C) thorough |
C |
|
|
7 |
The table shows a clear ___ between exercise and
energy. A) relationship B) reaction
C) review |
A |
|
|
8 |
The author's main ___ was that people should respect
nature. A) argument B) adventure C) answer |
A |
|
|
9 |
The data showed great ___ across the sample. A) variety
B) value C) volume |
A |
|
|
10 |
The new rules will ___ every student in the
school. A) affect B) activate
C) accuse |
A |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
__ /10 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
|
D-3 Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary — Advanced (Grades 5–8) |
|
SAY: 'Read each sentence
and circle the best answer, OR I will read it to you and you tell me your
choice.' |
|
FORM A — Advanced Tier
2 1. INFER — From the
clues, we can ___ that the character is angry. A) infer B) inflate C) ignore ✓ Ans: A 2. AMBIGUOUS — His
instructions were ___ — no one was sure what he meant. A) clear B) ambiguous C) aggressive ✓ Ans: B 3. DIMINISH — Over time,
the noise began to ___. A) increase B)
diminish C) demonstrate ✓ Ans: B 4. VALIDATE — The
experiment was designed to ___ the theory.
A) reject B) complicate C) validate
✓ Ans: C 5. COHERENT — A ___
essay has ideas that flow logically.
A) scattered B) coherent C) complex
✓ Ans: B 6. EXEMPLIFY — Her
behavior helps to ___ what it means to lead.
A) exemplify B) explain C) excuse
✓ Ans: A 7. PERSPECTIVE — Reading
from multiple ___ helps understanding.
A) solutions B) perspectives C) purposes ✓ Ans: B 8. SUBSEQUENT — The
earthquake occurred; the ___ fires made it worse. A) previous B) subsequent C) similar ✓ Ans: B 9. BIAS — An article
written with ___ presents facts one-sidedly.
A) balance B) clarity C) bias ✓
Ans: C 10. ELABORATE — Please
___ on your answer — give more details.
A) elaborate B) erase C) estimate
✓ Ans: A FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
FORM B — Advanced Tier
2 1. ASSERT — She ___ that
the experiment proved her theory correct.
A) doubted B) asserted C) avoided
✓ Ans: B 2. PLAUSIBLE — The
student's excuse seemed ___ — it could have been true. A) plausible B) peculiar C) pointless ✓ Ans: A 3. SCRUTINIZE — The
editor will ___ every sentence for errors.
A) skim B) scrutinize C) summarize
✓ Ans: B 4. CONTRADICT — His
actions ___ his words. A) support B)
contradict C) extend ✓ Ans: B 5. IMPLICIT — The rule
was ___ — never stated, but understood.
A) explicit B) important C) implicit
✓ Ans: C 6. SYNTHESIZE — The
student had to ___ information from five sources. A) separate B) synthesize C) select ✓ Ans: B 7. CHRONOLOGICAL —
Events in ___ order are arranged by when they happened. A) alphabetical B) chronological C)
categorical ✓ Ans: B 8. AMBIVALENT — She felt
___ — excited about the trip but sad to leave home. A) confident B) ambivalent C)
determined ✓ Ans: B 9. CORROBORATE — The
witness came forward to ___ the story.
A) deny B) ignore C) corroborate
✓ Ans: C 10. NUANCED — A ___
argument acknowledges complexity and avoids oversimplification. A) simple B) nuanced C) narrow ✓ Ans: B FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 10 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
|
D-4 &
D-5 Tier 3 ELA Vocabulary + Science & Social Studies |
|
SAY: 'I will read each word
and three choices. Tell me which choice best defines the word.' |
|
NOTE: Administer D-4 (ELA
terms) for all students Grades 2+. Administer D-5 (content area) for Grades
3+. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
D-4 FORM A — ELA Tier 3 Terms
|
# |
Term + Choices |
Ans |
✓/– |
|
1 |
protagonist A)
the villain B) the main character C) the setting |
B |
|
|
2 |
metaphor A)
comparison using 'like/as' B) direct
comparison without 'like/as' C)
repeated beginning sound |
B |
|
|
3 |
inference A)
info stated in text B) conclusion
drawn from clues C) author's opinion |
B |
|
|
4 |
narrative A) a
poem B) a list C) a story describing events |
C |
|
|
5 |
alliteration
A) rhyming words B) repeated
beginning sounds C) words that sound
like what they mean |
B |
|
|
6 |
genre A) a
type or category of literature B) the
main idea C) the ending |
A |
|
|
7 |
exposition A)
the climax B) the introduction and
background C) the turning point |
B |
|
|
8 |
theme A) the
title B) the setting C) the central message or life lesson |
C |
|
|
9 |
point of view
A) the author's name B) the
perspective the story is told from C)
the type of book |
B |
|
|
10 |
foreshadowing
A) hints about future events B)
a flashback C) the resolution |
A |
|
|
|
D-4 FORM A TOTAL |
|
__ /10 |
D-5 FORM A — Science Tier 3
|
# |
Term + Choices |
Ans |
✓/– |
|
1 |
photosynthesis
A) animal migration B) process
plants use sunlight to make food C)
water cycle |
B |
|
|
2 |
hypothesis A)
a proven fact B) a conclusion C) a testable educated guess |
C |
|
|
3 |
ecosystem A) a
type of weather B) all living things
and environment in an area C) Earth's
core |
B |
|
|
4 |
vertebrate A)
animal without backbone B) animal with
backbone C) a type of plant cell |
B |
|
|
5 |
erosion A)
growth of rocks B) wearing away of
land by wind/water/ice C) volcanic
eruption |
B |
|
|
6 |
condensation
A) water vapor turning to liquid
B) liquid turning to gas C) ice
melting |
A |
|
|
7 |
orbit A) the
path of a planet around the sun B) the
moon's surface C) a star's explosion |
A |
|
|
8 |
chromosome A)
a type of atom B) part of digestive
system C) cell structure carrying
genetic info |
C |
|
|
|
D-5 SCIENCE FORM A TOTAL |
|
__ /8 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
D-4 FORM B — ELA Tier 3 Terms
|
# |
Term + Choices |
Ans |
✓/– |
|
1 |
antagonist A)
the main character B) the setting C) character who opposes the protagonist |
C |
|
|
2 |
simile A) a
direct comparison B) comparison using
'like' or 'as' C) a repeated sound |
B |
|
|
3 |
connotation A)
the dictionary meaning B) emotional
meaning a word carries C) a spelling
rule |
B |
|
|
4 |
plot A) the
sequence of events B) the setting C) the author's purpose |
A |
|
|
5 |
onomatopoeia
A) a comparison B) a word
imitating the sound it represents C)
exaggeration |
B |
|
|
6 |
conflict A)
the resolution B) the main
character C) the problem or struggle
in a story |
C |
|
|
7 |
hyperbole A) a
factual statement B) deliberate
extreme exaggeration C) a type of poem |
B |
|
|
8 |
context clues
A) dictionary entries B) nearby
words that help define an unknown word
C) proper nouns |
B |
|
|
9 |
mood A) the
emotion a reader feels while reading
B) author's tone C) the setting |
A |
|
|
10 |
syntax A) the
meaning of words B) the structure and
arrangement of sentences C)
punctuation rules |
B |
|
|
|
D-4 FORM B TOTAL |
|
__ /10 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: D-4: 8/10 = Mastery |
D-5: 6/8 (75%) = Mastery |
DOMAIN D TOTALS — Form A: ___ /
48 Form B: ___ / 48
|
DOMAIN E — READING & LISTENING
COMPREHENSION |
Subtests E-1 through E-5
| Kindergarten through Grade
8 |
Literal, Inferential & Applied Comprehension
|
E-1 through E-2 LISTENING COMPREHENSION: Administrator
reads the passage aloud. Student does NOT see text. |
|
E-2 through E-5 READING COMPREHENSION: Student reads the
passage independently (silently or orally). |
|
ALL LEVELS: Student may look back at the passage when
answering questions. This is not a memory test. |
|
Domain E — Comprehension — E-1:
Listening Comprehension — Grades K–1 (Ages 5–7) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
E-1 Listening Comprehension — Grades K–1 (Ages 5–7) |
|
LEVEL: K–Gr.1 |
|
ADMINISTRATION: READ ALOUD — Do NOT show text to student. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — 'The Rabbit and the
Garden'
|
One sunny morning, a small rabbit named Pip hopped into
Farmer Brown's garden. Pip saw rows of bright orange carrots, red tomatoes,
and leafy green lettuce. He was very hungry. Just as Pip reached for a big
carrot, he heard Farmer Brown's boots crunching on the path. Pip froze. His
heart beat fast. Then he squeezed under the fence and ran as fast as his legs
could carry him. He did not stop until he reached his burrow. Pip was safe —
but still very hungry. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What is the name of the rabbit? |
Literal |
Pip |
|
|
2 |
Where did Pip go at the beginning? |
Literal |
Farmer Brown's garden |
|
|
3 |
Why did Pip run away? |
Literal |
He heard the farmer's boots / the farmer was coming |
|
|
4 |
How do you think Pip felt when he heard the farmer?
Why? |
Inferential |
Scared/frightened; heart beat fast; he froze |
|
|
5 |
What do you think will happen the next time Pip is
hungry? |
Inferential |
Any reasonable prediction with justification |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
|
__ /5 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — 'The Lost Kite'
|
On a windy afternoon, Maya took her new kite to the
park. The kite was red with a yellow star. She held the string tight as the
kite soared high into the blue sky. Then a strong gust of wind came and —
snap! — the string broke. The kite flew higher and higher until it
disappeared behind a cloud. Maya sat on the bench and cried. An old man on
the next bench noticed her tears. He smiled kindly and opened his bag. Inside
was a bright green kite. 'Would you like to try mine?' he asked. Maya wiped
her eyes and smiled back. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What happened to Maya's kite? |
Literal |
The string broke and it flew away |
|
|
2 |
What did Maya's kite look like? |
Literal |
Red with a yellow star |
|
|
3 |
Why do you think the old man offered his kite? |
Inferential |
He saw she was sad; he wanted to be kind |
|
|
4 |
How did Maya feel at the end? How do you know? |
Inferential |
Better/happy; she wiped her eyes and smiled |
|
|
5 |
What lesson could you learn from this story? |
Applied |
Accept: kindness helps; good things happen;
generosity... |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
|
__ /5 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 4/5 (80%) = Mastery |
|
Domain E — Comprehension — E-2: Reading
Comprehension — Grade 2 (Level 3) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
E-2 Reading Comprehension — Grade 2 (Level 3) |
|
LEVEL: Gr.2 |
|
ADMINISTRATION: Student reads independently. May look back
at text. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — 'Penguins Don't Fly'
|
Penguins are birds, but they cannot fly. Instead of
using their wings for flying, they use them like flippers to swim through the
ocean. Penguins are remarkable swimmers and can reach speeds of up to 15
miles per hour underwater. Most penguins live in the cold southern regions of
the world, especially Antarctica. Emperor penguins, the largest of all
penguins, can stand nearly four feet tall and survive in temperatures below
-40 degrees Fahrenheit. During winter, male emperor penguins keep their eggs
warm by balancing them on their feet and covering them with a warm flap of
skin called a brood pouch. They huddle together in groups to share warmth
while the females are away at sea finding food. By the time the eggs hatch,
the fathers may not have eaten for two months. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
How do penguins use their wings? |
Literal |
Like flippers to swim |
|
|
2 |
What is a brood pouch? |
Literal |
A warm flap of skin used to cover eggs |
|
|
3 |
How fast can penguins swim? |
Literal |
Up to 15 miles per hour |
|
|
4 |
Why do male penguins huddle in winter? |
Inferential |
To share body warmth / stay warm |
|
|
5 |
What can you conclude about emperor penguins? |
Inferential |
They are devoted parents; adapted to extreme cold |
|
|
6 |
What is the main idea of this passage? |
Applied |
Penguins are remarkable birds adapted for aquatic,
cold life |
|
|
7 |
How is a penguin SIMILAR to and DIFFERENT from other
birds? |
Evaluative |
Similar: has wings, is a bird. Diff: cannot fly,
swims |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
|
__ /7 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — 'The Hummingbird's
Secret'
|
The hummingbird is one of nature's most extraordinary
creatures. These tiny birds — some no bigger than a human thumb — are the
only birds in the world that can fly backwards. They beat their wings up to
80 times per second, which creates the humming sound that gives them their
name. To fuel this incredible speed, hummingbirds must eat constantly. A
hummingbird can visit between 1,000 and 2,000 flowers in a single day to
drink nectar. Their long, thin beaks are perfectly shaped to reach deep
inside flowers. As they feed, pollen sticks to their heads and gets carried
to the next flower, helping plants reproduce. This makes hummingbirds
important pollinators. Despite their beauty and importance, hummingbirds are
incredibly territorial. They will chase away other birds — and even large
insects — to protect a good food source. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What makes hummingbirds unique among birds? |
Literal |
Only birds that can fly backwards |
|
|
2 |
Why are hummingbirds important to plants? |
Literal |
They carry pollen / are pollinators |
|
|
3 |
How many wing beats per second? |
Literal |
Up to 80 |
|
|
4 |
Why do hummingbirds need to eat so much? |
Inferential |
They use enormous energy flying so fast |
|
|
5 |
What does 'territorial' mean in this passage? |
Vocab in Context |
Protective of space/food; will chase others away |
|
|
6 |
What is the main idea? |
Applied |
Hummingbirds are remarkable birds with amazing
adaptations |
|
|
7 |
How does the beak help the hummingbird survive? |
Applied |
Long/thin shape reaches deep into flowers for nectar |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
|
__ /7 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 6/7 (85%) = Mastery |
|
Domain E — Comprehension — E-3: Reading
Comprehension — Grades 3–4 (Level 5) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
E-3 Reading Comprehension — Grades 3–4 (Level 5) |
|
LEVEL: Gr.3–4 |
|
ADMINISTRATION: Student reads independently. May look back
at text. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — 'The Life of a Monarch
Butterfly'
|
The monarch butterfly undergoes one of the most
astonishing migrations in the animal kingdom. Each autumn, millions of
monarchs travel up to 3,000 miles from Canada and the United States to the
oyamel fir forests of central Mexico, where they spend the winter clustered
in enormous groups on tree branches. What makes this journey particularly
remarkable is that no single butterfly makes the round trip. The butterflies
that travel south in autumn are not the same individuals that traveled north
the previous spring. Scientists call these the 'super generation' — a
generation that lives several months longer than normal monarchs. The entire
migration is guided by a combination of the sun's position and an internal
magnetic compass. Habitat loss and the decline of milkweed — the only plant
monarch caterpillars can eat — have caused monarch populations to drop
dramatically over recent decades. Conservation efforts, including citizen
science programs that ask volunteers to plant milkweed and track butterfly
populations, are helping to slow the decline. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
How far do monarchs travel in migration? |
Literal |
Up to 3,000 miles |
|
|
2 |
What is the 'super generation'? |
Literal |
A generation that lives much longer and completes the
southern migration |
|
|
3 |
What do monarch caterpillars eat? |
Literal |
Milkweed only |
|
|
4 |
How do scientists think butterflies navigate? |
Literal |
Sun position + internal magnetic compass |
|
|
5 |
Why is the migration 'remarkable' according to the
author? |
Inferential |
No single butterfly makes the full round trip |
|
|
6 |
What does 'conservation' mean in this passage? |
Vocab |
Protecting/preserving monarchs and habitat |
|
|
7 |
Name TWO causes of monarch decline. |
Literal |
Habitat loss + decline of milkweed |
|
|
8 |
What is the author's purpose? |
Applied |
To inform and inspire conservation action |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — 'How Spiders Build
Their Webs'
|
Spiders are among the most skilled engineers in the
natural world. A single spider can produce several types of silk from
different glands in its body. Some silk is used for the structural frame of
the web; other silk is used for the sticky spirals that trap insects. The
process of web building is precise and instinctive. The spider begins by
releasing a silk thread that catches on a surface, then walks across to
anchor the other end. It adds more frame threads, then fills in the pattern
with a spiraling sticky web. The entire structure can be completed in under
an hour. Spider webs are extraordinarily strong — some spider silks are, by
weight, stronger than steel. Scientists have studied spider silk for decades
in hopes of creating materials for medical sutures, bulletproof vests, and
parachute cords. Despite being so strong, webs must be rebuilt often — wind,
rain, and trapped insects damage the structure daily. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What are two types of silk a spider produces? |
Literal |
Structural silk + sticky spiral silk |
|
|
2 |
What does a spider do first when building a web? |
Literal |
Releases a thread that catches on a surface |
|
|
3 |
How long does building a web take? |
Literal |
Under an hour |
|
|
4 |
Why do spiders need to rebuild webs often? |
Inferential |
Wind, rain, and insects damage them daily |
|
|
5 |
What does 'instinctive' mean in this passage? |
Vocab |
Natural; not learned; built into the animal's
behavior |
|
|
6 |
What is one way scientists hope to use spider silk? |
Literal |
Medical sutures, bulletproof vests, or parachutes |
|
|
7 |
What makes spider silk remarkable? |
Inferential |
Stronger than steel by weight yet incredibly
lightweight |
|
|
8 |
What is the main idea of this passage? |
Applied |
Spiders are remarkable engineers whose silk has
amazing properties |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 7/8 (87%) = Mastery |
|
Domain E — Comprehension — E-4: Reading
Comprehension — Grades 5–6 (Level 6) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
E-4 Reading Comprehension — Grades 5–6 (Level 6) |
|
LEVEL: Gr.5–6 |
|
ADMINISTRATION: Student reads independently. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — 'Microplastics: The
Invisible Threat'
|
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than five
millimeters in size — smaller than a grain of rice. They form when larger
plastic items break down in the environment, or they are manufactured at that
tiny size for use in products like facial scrubs, toothpaste, and synthetic
fabrics. Because they are so small, they pass easily through water filtration
systems and accumulate in oceans, rivers, and soil. Scientists have detected
microplastics in rainwater, deep-ocean sediments, Arctic ice, the bloodstream
of marine mammals, and — most recently — in human blood and lungs. Research
is still ongoing, but early studies suggest that microplastic exposure may
disrupt hormones, damage cells, and carry harmful chemical pollutants deep
into the body. The scale of the problem is staggering: researchers estimate
that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish.
Addressing microplastic pollution requires action at multiple levels —
individual consumer choices, corporate responsibility in manufacturing, and
international policy agreements that regulate the production and disposal of
single-use plastics. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
How are microplastics formed? Give two ways. |
Literal |
Large plastics breaking down OR manufactured small
for products |
|
|
2 |
Where have scientists found microplastics? |
Literal |
Rain, ocean, Arctic ice, animal blood, human
blood/lungs |
|
|
3 |
What does 'accumulate' mean? |
Vocab |
To build up / collect over time |
|
|
4 |
Why is the 2050 prediction significant? |
Inferential |
Shows extreme severity — more plastic than fish |
|
|
5 |
Why does addressing the problem require 'multiple
levels'? |
Inferential |
Too big for any single person/entity to solve alone |
|
|
6 |
What is the author's overall argument? |
Applied |
Microplastics are a serious threat requiring urgent
coordinated action |
|
|
7 |
What action should individuals take, according to the
author? |
Applied |
Reduce single-use plastics / make different consumer
choices |
|
|
8 |
Is the author persuading, informing, or both?
Explain. |
Evaluative |
Both: provides facts (inform) + ends with call to
action (persuade) |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — 'The Power of Habit'
|
Scientists who study human behavior have discovered
that nearly 40 percent of daily actions are not conscious decisions — they
are habits. A habit forms through a simple neurological loop: a cue, a
routine, and a reward. The cue triggers the brain to go into automatic mode.
The routine is the behavior itself. The reward tells the brain whether this
loop is worth remembering. Over time, the brain begins to crave the reward,
which strengthens the habit. This is why habits are so difficult to break:
the neural pathway associated with the habit becomes deeply grooved through
repetition. However, neuroscientists have found that habits can be changed if
the cue and reward are kept the same but the routine is replaced with a
different behavior. This principle has been used in addiction treatment,
sports psychology, and workplace productivity programs. Charles Duhigg, who
popularized this research in his book The Power of Habit, argues that
understanding the habit loop gives individuals and organizations the power to
deliberately redesign their behaviors — and ultimately, their lives. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What percentage of daily actions are habits? |
Literal |
Nearly 40 percent |
|
|
2 |
Name the three parts of the habit loop. |
Literal |
Cue, routine, reward |
|
|
3 |
Why are habits hard to break? |
Literal |
Neural pathway deepens through repetition |
|
|
4 |
What does 'neurological' mean in this context? |
Vocab |
Related to the brain and nervous system |
|
|
5 |
How can habits be changed, according to scientists? |
Inferential |
Keep cue and reward; replace the routine |
|
|
6 |
What is the author's main claim? |
Applied |
Understanding the habit loop allows people to
deliberately change behavior |
|
|
7 |
What is one real-world application of this research? |
Literal |
Addiction treatment, sports psychology, or workplace
programs |
|
|
8 |
How does the writer make the argument more
convincing? |
Evaluative |
Uses research, statistics, named expert (Duhigg), and
examples |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 7/8 (87%) = Mastery |
|
Domain E — Comprehension — E-5: Reading
Comprehension — Grades 7–8 (Level 7) |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
E-5 Reading Comprehension — Grades 7–8 (Level 7) |
|
LEVEL: Gr.7–8 |
|
ADMINISTRATION: Student reads independently. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
FORM A — 'The Paradox of
Choice' (adapted)
|
In contemporary Western society, freedom of choice is
widely regarded as one of the highest goods. We celebrate the supermarket
with fifty varieties of salad dressing and the streaming service with
thousands of films. Yet psychologist Barry Schwartz has argued, in his
influential work The Paradox of Choice, that the proliferation of options may
actually be reducing — rather than enhancing — human well-being. Schwartz
draws on a now-famous study in which shoppers at a gourmet grocery store were
offered either six or twenty-four varieties of jam to sample. When only six
jams were offered, 30% of shoppers made a purchase. When twenty-four were
offered, only 3% did so. The abundance of choice, it appears, can lead to
decision paralysis — an inability to choose at all. Moreover, Schwartz argues
that even when we do choose from a large set, we are less satisfied with our
choice, because we cannot help comparing it to all the options we rejected.
He terms this the 'opportunity cost of foregone alternatives.' The implications
extend beyond grocery shopping. In education, healthcare, career paths, and
personal relationships, the expansion of choice has created a new and
unexpected source of anxiety: the burden of infinite possibility. |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What is Barry Schwartz's main argument? |
Literal |
Too many choices reduces well-being, not increases it |
|
|
2 |
Summarize the jam study and its finding. |
Literal |
More choices = fewer purchases; less choice = more
buying |
|
|
3 |
What is 'decision paralysis'? |
Vocab |
Being unable to decide because of too many options |
|
|
4 |
Explain 'opportunity cost of foregone alternatives.' |
Vocab/Infer |
The regret of not choosing the other options we gave
up |
|
|
5 |
Why does the author say expanding choice creates
'anxiety'? |
Inferential |
Infinite choices = pressure to choose perfectly; fear
of regret |
|
|
6 |
Is the jam study sufficient evidence? Why/why not? |
Evaluative |
Open — strong responses note one study cannot prove a
universal claim |
|
|
7 |
What text structure does this passage primarily use? |
Text Structure |
Claim + evidence; argumentative/expository |
|
|
8 |
How might this argument apply to education? |
Applied |
Too many elective choices could overwhelm students... |
|
|
|
FORM A TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
FORM B — 'The Ethics of
Artificial Intelligence'
|
Artificial intelligence systems now make decisions that
affect millions of people daily — from approving loan applications and
screening job candidates to recommending medical treatments and determining
prison sentences. These systems are not neutral. They reflect the data they
were trained on, and that data often contains the biases of a society that
has not always treated all people equally. In 2016, a study found that a
criminal risk-assessment algorithm used across the United States was twice as
likely to falsely flag Black defendants as future criminals compared to White
defendants. The creators of such systems frequently argue that the algorithm
treats everyone the same — it processes numbers, not people. Critics respond
that this is precisely the problem: embedding historical inequities into a
formula does not make them disappear; it makes them harder to see and
challenge. Regulating AI raises difficult questions. Too little regulation
may allow discriminatory systems to persist. Too much may stifle innovation
that could improve lives in medicine, climate science, and education.
Navigating this tension requires not just technical expertise but ethical
clarity — a willingness to ask not only 'can we build this?' but 'should we?' |
|
# |
Question |
Type |
Acceptable Answer |
Score |
|
1 |
What types of decisions do AI systems make? |
Literal |
Loans, job screening, medical treatment, sentencing |
|
|
2 |
What did the 2016 study find? |
Literal |
Algorithm 2x more likely to falsely flag Black
defendants as future criminals |
|
|
3 |
What does 'neutral' mean in this context? |
Vocab |
Free of bias; treating all equally and without
prejudice |
|
|
4 |
Why does the author say algorithms don't make bias
'disappear'? |
Inferential |
They encode historical inequity and make it harder to
challenge |
|
|
5 |
What tension does the author identify about AI
regulation? |
Inferential |
Too little = discrimination persists; too much =
stifles innovation |
|
|
6 |
What is the author's central claim? |
Applied |
AI ethics requires both technical and moral judgment
about what should be built |
|
|
7 |
Identify one counterargument the author presents. |
Evaluative |
AI creators argue algorithms treat everyone equally
via numbers |
|
|
8 |
How is this passage structured? Is it effective? |
Evaluative |
Problem → evidence → counterargument → call for
ethical reflection |
|
|
|
FORM B TOTAL |
|
|
__ /8 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 7/8 (87%) = Mastery |
|
DOMAIN F — WRITING, SPELLING &
EXPRESSION |
Subtests F-1 through F-5
| Ages 3 through Grade 8 |
Letter Formation, Spelling, Sentence & Composition Writing
|
GENERAL: All writing subtests require pencil and paper.
Prepare lined paper (wide-ruled for K–2, college-ruled for Gr.3+). |
|
SUBTEST F-1 (Letter Formation): Use blank or wide-ruled
paper. |
|
SUBTESTS F-2 & F-3 (Spelling): Dictate each word. Use
it in the provided sentence. Say the word again. Allow 30 seconds per word. |
|
SUBTEST F-4 (Sentence Writing): Dictate each sentence.
Student writes it. Score for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and
completeness. |
|
SUBTEST F-5 (Written Expression): Student writes in
response to prompt. Score with the 6-Trait Analytic Rubric. |
|
Domain F — Writing — F-1: Letter
Formation from Dictation |
|
Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
|
F-1 Letter Formation from Dictation |
|
DO: Give student blank or
lined paper. Write student name in corner. |
|
SAY: 'I am going to say a
letter name. Write that letter as neatly as you can.' |
|
DO: Dictate letters in
order shown. Allow 10 seconds between each. Do NOT show a model. |
|
SCORE: 1 = legible,
correctly formed. 0.5 = recognizable
but reversed or poorly formed. 0 =
unrecognizable. |
|
FORM A — Dictate in
this order: T b
M d F
p S q
A n G
l R m
J w K
h X e
Z i V
u O y T: UC ___ b: LC ___ M: UC ___ d: LC ___ F: UC ___ p: LC ___ S: UC ___ q: LC ___ A: UC ___ n: LC ___ G: UC ___ l: LC ___ R: UC ___ m: LC ___ J: UC ___ w: LC ___ K: UC ___ h: LC ___ X: UC ___ e: LC ___ Z: UC ___ i: LC ___ V: UC ___ u: LC ___ O: UC ___ y: LC ___ Reversals
noted: _______________________ FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 26 |
FORM B — Dictate in
this order: L t
N g H
f C r
B s D
k P j
A v W
c E z
Y o Q
x U a L: UC ___ t: LC ___ N: UC ___ g: LC ___ H: UC ___ f: LC ___ C: UC ___ r: LC ___ B: UC ___ s: LC ___ D: UC ___ k: LC ___ P: UC ___ j: LC ___ A: UC ___ v: LC ___ W: UC ___ c: LC ___ E: UC ___ z: LC ___ Y: UC ___ o: LC ___ Q: UC ___ x: LC ___ U: UC ___ a: LC ___ Reversals
noted: _______________________ FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 26 |
|
✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 24/26 (92%) legibly
formed. Any b/d/p/q reversals after age 7 = flag for follow-up. |
|
F-2 &
F-3 Spelling — Developmental Inventory + Grade-Level Words |
|
F-2 DEVELOPMENTAL (Pre-K–Gr.1): SAY: 'Write each word as
best you can. Some may be hard — just try.' No corrections. |
|
F-3 GRADE-LEVEL (Gr.1–6): SAY: 'Write each word correctly.
I will say it, use it in a sentence, and say it again.' |
|
SCORE F-2: Use the Developmental Stage rubric in the HLAI
main manual. Score F-3: 1 point per correctly spelled word. |
|
▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
|
# |
F-2 Dev. Word (Form A) |
Dictation Sentence |
Student Writes |
Stage Note |
|
1 |
fan |
The fan blew cool air. |
|
|
|
2 |
pet |
She has a pet cat. |
|
|
|
3 |
dig |
He will dig a hole. |
|
|
|
4 |
hope |
I hope it will be sunny. |
|
|
|
5 |
wait |
Please wait for me. |
|
|
|
6 |
sled |
We rode the sled down the hill. |
|
|
|
7 |
stick |
The dog chased the stick. |
|
|
|
8 |
shine |
The sun will shine today. |
|
|
|
|
Stage Identified: |
|
|
|
|
Grade |
F-3 Grade-Level Word (Form A) |
Dictation Sentence |
Student Writes |
✓/– |
|
Gr.1 |
map |
Use a map to find the way. |
|
|
|
Gr.1 |
chin |
My chin is itchy. |
|
|
|
Gr.1 |
flag |
The flag waved in the wind. |
|
|
|
Gr.2 |
bake |
Bake the bread for one hour. |
|
|
|
Gr.2 |
night |
Good night! |
|
|
|
Gr.2 |
bird |
A bird sang outside my window. |
|
|
|
Gr.3 |
running |
She is running in the race. |
|
|
|
Gr.3 |
replay |
Can you replay that song? |
|
|
|
Gr.3 |
helpful |
He is a very helpful friend. |
|
|
|
Gr.4 |
gracious |
She gave a gracious smile. |
|
|
|
Gr.4 |
necessary |
Sleep is necessary for health. |
|
|
|
Gr.5 |
conscience |
Let your conscience guide you. |
|
|
|
Gr.5 |
temperature |
Check the temperature outside. |
|
|
|
|
FORM A SPELLING TOTAL |
|
|
__ /13 |
|
▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
|
# |
F-2 Dev. Word (Form B) |
Dictation Sentence |
Student Writes |
Stage Note |
|
1 |
nap |
The baby took a nap. |
|
|
|
2 |
bed |
Go to bed early. |
|
|
|
3 |
win |
I want to win the race. |
|
|
|
4 |
cute |
The puppy is very cute. |
|
|
|
5 |
rain |
The rain made puddles. |
|
|
|
6 |
clap |
Clap your hands! |
|
|
|
7 |
black |
The night sky was black. |
|
|
|
8 |
chase |
She likes to chase butterflies. |
|
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|
|
Stage Identified: |
|
|
|
|
Grade |
F-3 Grade-Level Word (Form B) |
Dictation Sentence |
Student Writes |
✓/– |
|
Gr.1 |
tap |
Tap on the door twice. |
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Gr.1 |
ship |
The ship sailed away. |
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Gr.1 |
frog |
The frog jumped into the pond. |
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Gr.2 |
cave |
We explored the dark cave. |
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Gr.2 |
light |
Turn off the light please. |
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Gr.2 |
girl |
The girl smiled at me. |
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Gr.3 |
sitting |
He is sitting quietly. |
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Gr.3 |
reread |
Please reread the directions. |
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Gr.3 |
careful |
Be careful near the stairs. |
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Gr.4 |
patient |
The doctor asked us to be patient. |
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Gr.4 |
possible |
Is it possible to finish today? |
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Gr.5 |
science |
Science is her favorite subject. |
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Gr.5 |
literature |
We read world literature this year. |
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FORM B SPELLING TOTAL |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: Grade-Level Words: 80%
at target grade level = Mastery. Developmental: identify stage using main
manual rubric. |
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F-4 Sentence Writing — Conventions & Construction |
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DO: Give student lined
paper. |
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SAY: 'I am going to say
some sentences. Write each sentence exactly as I say it. Use correct
spelling, capital letters, and punctuation.' |
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DO: Dictate each sentence
clearly and at a natural pace. Repeat ONCE if asked. |
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SCORE: 1 point each for:
Initial capital | Correct end punctuation |
Internal punctuation | Spelling (90%+) |
Complete sentence = 5 pts per sentence × 5
sentences = 25 pts total |
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FORM A — Dictate these
sentences: 1. The brown dog ran
fast. 2. She ate three apples
for lunch. 3. Did you see the
rainbow yesterday? 4. The children laughed
and played in the park. 5. My teacher said that
reading every day makes you smarter. SCORING
— FORM A 1: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 2: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 3: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 4: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 5: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 25 |
FORM B — Dictate these
sentences: 1. Two birds sat on a
branch. 2. He finished his
homework before dinner. 3. Where did you put my
blue jacket? 4. The storm knocked
down several tall trees. 5. Scientists have
discovered many new species in the deep ocean. SCORING
— FORM B 1: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 2: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 3: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 4: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 5: Cap__ Punct__
Internal__ Spell__ Complete__ /5 FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 25 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 21/25 (84%) = Mastery |
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F-5 Written Expression — Composition (Select ONE level) |
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DO: Select the prompt level
appropriate for the student. Administer Form A for pre-assessment, Form B for
post-assessment. |
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DO: Read the prompt aloud
AND place it in writing in front of the student. |
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SAY: 'Write your best
response. Take your time and use your best spelling and grammar.' |
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TIME ALLOWED: Level 1: 10 min |
Level 2: 20 min | Level 3–4: 30–40 min |
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SCORE using the 6-Trait Analytic Rubric below. Score each
trait 0–6. Total = 30 points. |
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Grade |
Form A Prompt |
Form B Prompt |
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1 (K–1) |
K–1 |
Draw a picture of your favorite animal. Write ONE
sentence about why you like it. |
Draw a picture of something you love to do. Write ONE
sentence about it. |
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2 (Gr.2–3) |
2–3 |
Write a paragraph (5+ sentences) about your favorite
season. Tell why you like it and give two specific examples. |
Write a paragraph (5+ sentences) about an interesting
animal. Include at least two facts about it. |
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3 (Gr.4–5) |
4–5 |
Should children be allowed to have cell phones in
school? Write 2–3 paragraphs with your opinion and two supporting reasons. |
Should students have homework every night? Write 2–3
paragraphs stating and defending your position with two reasons. |
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4 (Gr.6–8) |
6–8 |
What is the most important challenge facing young
people today? Write a 3–5 paragraph essay with a clear claim, evidence, and
one opposing viewpoint. |
What historical figure had the greatest positive
impact on the world? Write a 3–5 paragraph essay defending your choice with
specific evidence. |
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Trait |
6 — Advanced |
4–5 — Proficient |
2–3 — Developing |
0–1 — Beginning |
Form A |
Form B |
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IDEAS & CONTENT |
Clear, focused, specific details |
Topic clear, some detail |
Underdeveloped |
No clear topic |
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ORGANIZATION |
Strong intro/body/conclusion; transitions |
Recognizable structure |
Uneven structure |
No structure |
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VOICE & WORD CHOICE |
Engaging; precise vocabulary |
Some voice; adequate words |
Flat; repetitive |
No voice |
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SENTENCE FLUENCY |
Varied structures; reads smoothly |
Some variety |
Choppy or run-ons |
Fragments |
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CONVENTIONS |
Few or no errors |
Some errors; readable |
Frequent errors |
Pervasive errors |
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TOTAL |
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__ /30 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 24/30 (80%) = Mastery.
Target lowest-scoring trait(s) for writing instruction. |
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DOMAIN G — GRAMMAR & MORPHOLOGY |
Subtests G-1 through G-3
| Grades 2–8 |
Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure, Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots
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FOR GRADES 2–3: Administer orally. Read items aloud;
student responds orally. |
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FOR GRADES 4+: Student may read independently and respond
in writing or orally. |
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Domain G — Grammar — G-1: Parts of
Speech + G-2: Advanced Grammar |
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Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
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G-1 &
G-2 Parts of Speech + Advanced Grammar |
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▶ FORM A — PRE-ASSESSMENT |
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G-1 Form A: Sentence + Question |
Answer |
✓/– |
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1 |
The fluffy cat slept on the warm rug. — What part of
speech is 'cat'? |
Noun |
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2 |
She ran quickly to the door. — What part of speech is
'ran'? |
Verb |
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3 |
The tall man wore a blue hat. — What is 'blue'? |
Adjective |
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4 |
He spoke very softly. — What part of speech is
'softly'? |
Adverb |
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5 |
She gave her book to him. — What is 'her'? |
Pronoun (possessive) |
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6 |
The dog ran under the table. — What is 'under'? |
Preposition |
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7 |
I like apples and oranges. — What is 'and'? |
Conjunction |
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8 |
Wow! That was amazing! — What is 'Wow'? |
Interjection |
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9 |
The children played happily in the park. — Name ALL
nouns. |
children, park |
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10 |
Although it rained, we played outside. — What type of
sentence? |
Complex sentence |
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G-1 FORM A TOTAL |
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__ /10 |
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# |
G-2 Form A: Advanced Grammar |
Answer |
✓/– |
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1 |
Correct the error: 'Neither the students nor the
teacher were ready.' |
was ready (SVA) |
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2 |
Identify the clause type: 'when the storm ended' |
Dependent clause |
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3 |
Combine with semicolon: 'I was tired. I kept
working.' |
I was tired; I kept working. |
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4 |
What is the antecedent of 'they': 'The birds flew
south because they sensed winter.' |
birds |
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5 |
Change to passive voice: 'The dog chased the cat.' |
The cat was chased by the dog. |
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6 |
Identify the error: 'Running to the store, the rain
started to fall.' |
Dangling modifier |
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7 |
What is the function of the dash in: 'One skill —
persistence — sets leaders apart.' |
Parenthetical emphasis |
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8 |
'She sings well' vs. 'She sang well.' What
grammatical feature changes? |
Verb tense |
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9 |
What type of phrase is 'in the morning' in: 'She
exercises in the morning'? |
Prepositional phrase (adverbial) |
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10 |
Correct: 'Between you and I, this is difficult.' |
Between you and me... |
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G-2 FORM A TOTAL |
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__ /10 |
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▶ FORM B — POST-ASSESSMENT |
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# |
G-1 Form B: Sentence + Question |
Answer |
✓/– |
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1 |
Three tiny birds sat on the fence. — What part of
speech is 'fence'? |
Noun |
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2 |
The wind howled through the trees. — What is
'howled'? |
Verb |
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3 |
She wore a sparkly dress. — What is 'sparkly'? |
Adjective |
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4 |
He finished his work quite rapidly. — What is
'rapidly'? |
Adverb |
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5 |
They brought their lunch to school. — What is
'their'? |
Pronoun (possessive) |
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6 |
The cat sat beside the fireplace. — What is 'beside'? |
Preposition |
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7 |
We can go, but we must leave early. — What is 'but'? |
Conjunction |
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8 |
Ouch! That really hurt! — What is 'Ouch'? |
Interjection |
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9 |
The generous teacher gave extra time to every
student. — Name ALL adjectives. |
generous, extra, every |
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10 |
Because he studied hard, he passed the test. — What
type of sentence? |
Complex sentence |
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G-1 FORM B TOTAL |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: G-1: 8/10 (80%) |
G-2: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery |
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G-3 Morphological Awareness — Prefixes, Suffixes & Latin/Greek
Roots |
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SAY: 'I will ask you
questions about word parts — beginnings, endings, and roots. Use what you
know to figure out the meaning.' |
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NOTE: Full
prefix/suffix/root reference chart is in Appendix D of the HLAI main manual. |
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FORM A — Morphology 1. What does 'un-' mean
in 'unlock'? Ans: Not; to reverse
the action 2. What does '-ful' mean
in 'hopeful'? Ans: Full of; having
the quality of 3. If 'port' = carry,
what does 'transport' mean? Ans: To
carry across; move from place to place 4. Break apart
'unhelpful' and explain it. Ans:
un-(not) + help + -ful(full of) = not helpful 5. If 'vis' = see, what
does 'invisible' mean? Ans: Not able
to be seen 6. Use 're-' to say
'read again.' Ans: reread 7. What root do
predict/dictionary/contradict share?
Ans: dict = to say/tell 8. What does
'disruption' mean? (dis+rupt+ion)
Ans: Breaking apart; act of disturbing 9. What part of speech
is 'careless'? Why? Ans: Adjective;
-less suffix creates adjective 10. What does 'chron'
mean? (chronology) Ans: Time 11. What does
'autobiography' mean? Ans:
Self+life+write = story of one's own life 12. Change 'happy' to a
noun. Ans: happiness (-ness suffix) FORM A TOTAL: ___ / 12 |
FORM B — Morphology 1. What does
'misunderstand' mean? Ans: To
understand incorrectly or wrongly 2. What does '-tion'
tell you about a word's POS? Ans:
It's a noun 3. If 'aud' = hear, what
does 'auditorium' mean? Ans: A place
you go to hear performances 4. What does
'prehistoric' mean? Ans: Before
(pre-) recorded history 5. What root do
describe/manuscript/prescribe share?
Ans: scrib/script = write 6. Add a suffix to
'create' to make a noun. Ans:
creation (-tion) or creator (-or) 7. What does
'microphone' mean? Ans:
Small(micro)+sound(phon) = captures small sounds 8. What does
'nonfiction' mean? Ans:
non-(not)+fiction = factual writing 9. What does
'predictable' mean? Ans:
pre+dict+able = able to be known before it happens 10. If 'sub'=under,
'terr'=earth, what is 'subterranean'?
Ans: Underground; beneath the earth 11. Change 'biology' to
an adjective. Ans: biological (-ical
suffix) 12. What does
'telescope' help you do? Ans:
tele(far)+scope(look) = look at things far away FORM B TOTAL: ___ / 12 |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 10/12 (83%) = Mastery |
DOMAIN G TOTALS — Form A: ___ /
32 Form B: ___ / 32
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DOMAIN H — PRINT CONCEPTS &
PRE-READING (Ages 3–5 Only) |
Subtests H-1 through H-3
| AGES 3–5 ONLY |
Administer before Domains A–F for students not yet reading
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Domain H — Pre-Reading — H-1: Concepts
About Print | H-2: Shape Copying |
H-3: Oral Language |
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Student Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________________ |
Grade / Level: _______________________________ Administrator: _______________________________ Age: _______________________________ |
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H-1 Concepts About Print — Book Handling & Print Knowledge |
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MATERIALS: Any simple picture book. |
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SAY each prompt to the child. Observe what the child does.
Mark (+) if correct, (–) if not. |
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DO NOT correct the child during the assessment. |
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Prompt (Say or Do with the book) |
Skill |
Form A ✓/– |
Form B ✓/– |
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1 |
Show me the FRONT of this book. |
Front cover |
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2 |
Show me where to START reading. |
Beginning of book |
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3 |
Show me ONE word on this page. |
Word concept |
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4 |
Show me ONE letter. |
Letter concept |
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5 |
Show me where to start reading on THIS page. |
Left-to-right |
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6 |
Which way do I go when I reach the end of the line? |
Return sweep |
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7 |
Show me the PERIOD in this sentence. |
Period / punctuation |
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8 |
Show me where to go when I finish this page. |
Page turning |
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9 |
How many WORDS are in this sentence? (point to a
sentence) |
Word boundaries |
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10 |
Show me a CAPITAL letter. Show me a lowercase letter. |
Upper/lowercase |
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TOTAL |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: 8/10 (80%) = Mastery.
Below 8 at age 5 = explicit print concept instruction needed. |
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H-2 &
H-3 Shape/Letter Copying + Oral Language Observation |
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H-2: DO: Draw each shape on paper and slide it to the
child to copy. |
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H-3: Observe natural conversation. Use the checklist
below. This is NOT a formal test — observe naturally. |
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H-2: SHAPE & LETTER
COPYING FORM A & B (same
shapes): Draw each; child copies. Mark legible copy (+). Vertical line (typical: Age 2–3) A:___
B:___ Horizontal line (typical: Age 2–3) A:___
B:___ Circle (typical: Age 3) A:___
B:___ Cross (+) (typical: Age 4) A:___
B:___ Square (typical: Age 4–5) A:___
B:___ Triangle (typical: Age 5) A:___
B:___ Diagonal line (typical: Age 4–5) A:___
B:___ Letter T (typical: Age 4–5) A:___
B:___ Letter O (typical: Age 4–5) A:___
B:___ Letter L (typical: Age 4–5) A:___
B:___ TOTAL
Copied Legibly: A: ___/10 B: ___/10 |
H-3: ORAL LANGUAGE
OBSERVATION (Ages 3–5) Mark Y (observed) or N
(not yet) during natural conversation. Speaks in 3-word
sentences or more (age 3) Y / N Answers simple
who/what/where (age 3) Y / N Knows 5+ colors by
name (age 3–4) Y / N Tells a 2–3 event
story (age 4) Y / N Asks 'why'
questions (age 3–4) Y / N Uses past tense
correctly (age 4–5) Y / N Speaks in complete
sentences (age 4–5) Y / N Follows 3-step oral
directions (age 4–5) Y / N Vocabulary of ~1,500
words (age 4) Y / N Retells story:
begin/middle/end (age 5) Y / N Rhymes and plays with
language (age 4–5) Y / N Recognizes own name in
print (age 4–5) Y / N TOTAL
Observed: ___ / 12 (10/12 by age 5 =
on track) |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: H-2: 8/10 shapes = Fine
motor on track | H-3: 10/12 skills by age 5 = Language on
track. Below 7/12 at age 5 = recommend speech/language screening. |
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DOMAIN I — ORAL READING ANALYSIS:
RUNNING RECORD |
Running Record + Miscue Analysis |
Grades 1–8 | Use with any fluency passage from Domain C
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MATERIALS: Print any Domain C passage. Use one copy as the
student copy. Mark errors on your administrator copy. |
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SAY: 'Read this story out
loud to me. Do your best. If you get stuck, I will help after 3 seconds.' |
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DO: Mark every word. Use
Running Record conventions: ✓ = correct
[word] = substitution — =
omission [+word] = insertion T = told
SC = self-corrected R =
repeated |
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CALCULATE: Accuracy % = (Total Words − Errors) ÷ Total
Words × 100 |
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READING LEVEL: 96–100% = Independent |
90–95% = Instructional | Below 90% = Frustrational |
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Field |
Form A — Pre |
Form B — Post |
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Passage Used / Level |
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Total Words in Passage |
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Total Words Read in 1 Min. |
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Number of Errors |
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WCPM |
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Accuracy % |
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Reading Level
(Ind/Inst/Frust) |
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Dominant Error Type (M/S/V) |
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MISCUE ANALYSIS GRID — Record
each error below:
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Pg |
Text Says |
Student Said |
M? |
S? |
V? |
SC? |
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Error Pattern |
What It Suggests |
Instructional Response |
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High M+S, Low V |
Uses meaning/grammar; ignores letters |
Strengthen phonics; point-by-point decoding |
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High V, Low M+S |
Decodes but ignores meaning |
Strengthen comprehension; semantic cues |
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Low M+S+V |
Guessing randomly |
Foundational phonics + oral language needed |
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All High |
Flexible, proficient reader |
Advance to more complex text |
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Many SCs |
Actively monitoring meaning |
Celebrate; support this strategy |
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Few or no SCs |
Not monitoring comprehension |
Teach 'Does that make sense?' strategy |
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✔ MASTERY CRITERION: Instructional level
(90–95% accuracy) = appropriate challenge. Independent level = can read
alone. |

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