Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading Benchmark Assessment System 2 THIRD EDITION Nonfiction Student Grade Date Teacher Place the book in front of the student. Read the title and introduction. Introduction: This book is all about fishing. Read to find out what you need to know to go on a fishing expedition. School Summary of Scores: Accuracy Self-correction Fluency Comprehension Writing About Reading Sources of Information Used Page Start Time min. sec. Fishing Smarts Level R, RW: 239, E: 14 E SC E SC M S V M S V 1 If you ve ever seen someone fishing, you may have thought it looked like fun and effortless. But like many things, fishing is more complicated than it appears. Getting Started So what do you need for a well-equipped fishing expedition? First, start with the tackle. Tackle includes the equipment used in fishing, and includes the fishing rod and reel. The rod, or fishing pole, should be about as long as you are tall. The reel is a spool that holds the fishing line. You also need terminal Subtotal Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition 1
Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading (continued) Sources of Information Used Page Text E SC E SC M S V M S V 2 tackle. (That s what the professionals call it.) Terminal tackle includes hooks and sinkers for the end of your line. The hook holds your bait whatever you use to attract the fish. The sinker is a small weight that pulls your hook into the water so it doesn t float on the surface. If you go fishing in a lake, you might want some colorful bobbers. Bobbers are little balls tied to the line about two or three feet above the hook and sinker. If your bobber is bobbing, that means a fish is nibbling at your line! If you are fishing in Subtotal 2 Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition
Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading (continued) Sources of Information Used Page Text E SC E SC M S V M S V 3 a stream, you ll need wading boots and a net. For deep-sea fishing, you will need a sturdy boat. The most important item of all is the bait. Worms are the top choice because they attract almost any fish. Another favorite bait is minnows small fish that are used to catch larger fish. Subtotal End Time min. sec. Total Have the student finish reading the book silently. Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition 3
Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading (continued) Accuracy Rate Errors % 14 or more Below 95% 11-13 9-10 6-8 4-5 1-3 0 95% 96% 97% 98% 99% 100% Self-Corrections Fluency Score 0 1 2 3 Reading Rate (Optional) Fluency Scoring Key End Time min. sec. Start Time min. sec. Total Time min. sec. Total Seconds 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. (RW 60) 4 Total Seconds 5 Words Per Minute (WPM) 14,340 4 5 WPM 4 Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition
Recording Form Part Two: Comprehension Conversation Beginning with the first prompt, have a conversation with the student. Note the key understandings the student expresses. Use the prompts to give you information about the student s understanding. Score for evidence of all understandings expressed with or without a prompt. For scoring details, see the rubric in the Assessment Guide. Circle the number in the score column that reflects the level of understanding demonstrated. Comprehension Scoring Key 3 Student demonstrates proficiency in understanding the text. 2 Student is approaching proficiency in understanding the text. 1 Student demonstrates limited proficiency in understanding the text. 0 Student s comprehension is not proficient. Key Understandings Prompts Score Within the Text When going fishing, equipment is important. Some things you need include: a rod and reel, hooks and sinkers, bait, and bobbers. Always wear a life jacket in a boat. You might also need insect repellent, sun block, a hat, sunglasses, a first-aid kit, snacks, and water. An experienced adult can show you the best spots to fish and how to cast your line. When you catch a fish you can keep the fish to eat or catch and release it. Note any additional understandings: Summarize the important information in the book. Is there anything else you want to add to your summary? 0 1 2 3 Beyond the Text Some people don t want to kill the fish. They would rather let it go free. Small fish don t provide much food so it is better to return them to the water. Some people don t like to eat fish so they have no reason to keep them. Fishing is complicated because of all of the supplies you need. You also need to practice in order to learn how to cast your line and catch a fish. Many things are more complicated than they seem at first. Practice is required to do anything well. Note any additional understandings: Continued on next page Tell why people might decide to catch and release instead of keeping the fish. What is the writer s message in this book? What does this message mean? 0 1 2 3 Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition 5
Recording Form Part Two: Comprehension Conversation (continued) About the Text Key Understandings Prompts Score This book is nonfiction. It explains how to be successful at fishing. The diagram shows the rod and tackle that are described in the text so you can visualize it if you have never seen a fishing rod. Sample response: The writer makes the book interesting by including superstitions about fishing, such as bananas being bad luck aboard a fishing boat. (Accept logical opinions and note how well students support their ideas with evidence from the text.) Fishing is more complicated than it appears. You have to have special knowledge or smarts to be successful. Note any additional understandings: What is the genre of this book? How do you know? How is the diagram on page 2 helpful? What does the writer do to keep you interested? What else? Show an example. Why is Fishing Smarts a good title for this book? 0 1 2 3 Guide to Total Score, Levels L Z 8 9 Proficient 6 7 Approaching Proficiency 4 5 Limited Proficiency 0 3 Not Proficient Part Three: Writing About Reading (optional) Read the writing/drawing prompt on the next page to the student. Specify the amount of time for the student to complete the task. (See the Assessment Guide for more information.) Total Score: /9 Writing About Reading Scoring Key 3 Reflects excellent understanding of the text. 2 Reflects partial understanding of the text. 1 Reflects very limited understanding of the text. 0 Reflects no understanding of the text. 6 Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition
Recording Form Part Three: Writing About Reading (optional) Student Date Pretend you are going fishing. Describe what you need to do to prepare for your fishing trip. You can draw a sketch to go with your writing. Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2, Third Edition 7