Reading Grading Guide for 4th Grade
1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
1.3 Builds vocabulary through wide reading.
1.3.1 Uses pictures, graphics, word meaning and context clues to comprehend text.
1.3.2 Builds reading vocabulary across content areas.
1.3.3 Identifies and interprets general and specialized vocabulary critical to the meaning of text.
Report Card Grading Guide:
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Below Expectations |
Approaches Expectations |
Meets Expectations |
Exceeds Expectations |
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Reading text mid 3rd grade (3.4) or below. With guidance, I have difficulty applying strategies to predict, clarify, and expand word meaning, and using new vocabulary. |
Reading text mid to end of 3rd grade (3.5-3.9). With some guidance, I apply strategies to predict, clarify, and expand word meaning, and use new vocabulary. |
Reading text at grade level. I apply strategies to predict, clarify, and expand word meaning, and use new vocabulary. |
Reading text at or above grade level. With 90% or better accuracy, I independently apply strategies to predict, clarify, and expand word meaning, and use new vocabulary. |
Assessments:
QRI, running record, reading conference record, anecdotal records, checklists
Scoring Notes:
Below Expectations:
STAR is below 35%. Student assessment is in text with reading level of 3.4 lower and/or grade level test scores are 59% or below.
Approaches Expectations:
On norm referenced tests such as ITBS and STAR, general ranges for approaching expectations are between the 35th - 49th percentile. Student assessments are in text that is between 3.5-3.9 and/or grade level test scores are between 60 and 69%
Although the scoring rubric addresses rate, it is important to note that fluency includes other areas such as phrasing and expression.
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