Student Grade _ Date Teacher School _ Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading Excerpt is taken from pages 20 23 Running words: 201 Summary of Scores: Accuracy Self-correction Fluency Page Text Frank Nasworthy s Wonder Wheels Level P, RW: 201 E SC Comprehension Teacher: Frank Nasworthy liked to skateboard, but the wheels on the boards were hard so it was easy to fall off and get hurt. One day he had an idea to put plastic wheels on the boards. The plastic wheels made a big difference. The skateboards rolled over pebbles and cracks, and made it easier to turn. Then skateboarders started to do tricks so there were new problems. Read to learn more. 20 Keeping Out of the Emergency Room Skateboarders have lots of accidents when they try out new tricks. The early skaters ripped up their knees and hands, and some kids even knocked out their teeth. Skaters had to find a safer way to ride. They didn t want to spend all their time at the doctor or dentist. Sources of Information Used E SC M S V M S V Some kids borrowed motorcycle helmets to protect their heads. Other kids discovered that gardening gloves could protect their hands. But these were not the best safety solutions. As skateboarding became more popular, companies began to sell helmets, pads, and shoes made just for skateboarding. Today, smart skaters always wear the latest safety gear, just like the professionals. Subtotal Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 1
Part One: Oral Reading continued Page Text E SC Sources of Information Used E SC M S V M S V 22 X Games and Superstars You can see the hottest skateboarders performing their coolest tricks at skateboard competitions like the X Games. At the X Games, people from all over the world compete in extreme, or dangerous, sports. That includes skateboarding. Many of the best skateboarders at the X Games have gone on to become skating superstars. 23 Thanks, Frank! Whether you re a skating superstar or just a neighborhood kid doing your first ollie, remember Frank Nasworthy. Without Frank and his wonder wheels, you wouldn t be having this much fun! Subtotal End Time min. sec. Total 2 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
Accuracy Rate Errors % 12 or more below 95% 10-11 8-9 6-7 4-5 2-3 0-1 95% 96% 97% 98% 99% 100% Self-Corrections Fluency Score 0 1 2 3 Fluency Scoring Key 0 Reads primarily word-by-word with occasional but infrequent or inappropriate phrasing; no smooth or expressive interpretation, irregular pausing, and no attention to author s meaning or punctuation; no stress or inappropriate stress, and slow rate. 1 Reads primarily in two-word phrases with some three- and four-word groups and some word-by-word reading; almost no smooth, expressive interpretation or pausing guided by author s meaning and punctuation; almost no stress or inappropriate stress, with slow rate most of the time. 2 Reads primarily in three- or four-word phrase groups; some smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author s meaning and punctuation; mostly appropriate stress and rate with some slowdowns. 3 Reads primarily in larger, meaningful phrases or word groups; mostly smooth, expressive interpretation and pausing guided by author s meaning and punctuation; appropriate stress and rate with only a few slowdowns. Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 3
Part Two: Comprehension Conversation Introduction Have a conversation with the student, noting the key understandings the student expresses. Use prompts as needed to stimulate discussion of understandings the student does not express. Score for evidence of all understandings expressed with or without a prompt. Circle the number in the score column that reflects the level of understanding demonstrated. Within the Text Gives 4-5 details, such as: Comprehension Scoring Key 0 Reflects unsatisfactory understanding of the text. Either does not respond or talks off the topic. 1 Reflects limited understanding of the text. Mentions a few facts or ideas but does not express the important information or ideas. 2 Reflects satisfactory understanding of the text. Includes important information and ideas but neglects other key understandings. 3 Reflects excellent understanding of the text. Includes almost all important information and main ideas. Key Understandings Prompts Score Skateboarders have lots of accidents when they try out new tricks. The early skateboarders ripped up their knees and hands and even knocked out their teeth. Skaters had to find a safer way to skate. Some kids borrowed motorcycle helmets to protect their heads. Others discovered that gardening gloves could protect their hands. But these were not the best safety solutions. Companies began to sell helmets, pads, and shoes made just for skateboarding. The hottest skateboarders perform cool tricks at skateboard competitions like the X Games. Skateboarders should remember Frank Nasworthy and his wonder wheels. What did you learn in this part of the book? 0 1 2 3 Beyond the Text They knew there was a need for a safer way to skateboard. They knew that skateboarding had become very popular so if they made this equipment especially for skateboarders they would likely sell a lot and make money. Why do you think companies began to make and sell helmets, pads and shoes just for skateboarding? 0 1 2 3 Continued on next page. 4 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
Part Two: Comprehension Conversation continued About the Text Key Understandings Prompts Score Some skaters knocked out their teeth so they borrowed motorcycle helmets. Some skaters ripped up their hands so they used gardening gloves. These were not the safest solutions so companies began to make helmets, pads, and shoes especially for skateboarding. Guide to Total Score 9-10 Excellent Comprehension 7-8 Satisfactory Comprehension 5-6 Limited Comprehension 0-4 Unsatisfactory Comprehension On page 20, the author talked about some of the problems that came about for skateboarders and some of the solutions. Name some problems and their solutions. 0 1 2 3 Subtotal Score: /9 Add 1 for any additional understandings: /1 Total Score: /10 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 5