| STAGES OF READING |
Early Reader |
- uses picture for clues
- retells a simple story which is read to them
- recalls some details
- knows names of letters
- identifies consonant sounds at beginning and end of words
- uses configuration as clue to identify words
- reads by rote
- reads one word at a time-choppy
- selects simple repetitious books
- reads favorite books over and over
- silent sustained reading 5-10 minutes
- has the desire to be a fluent reader
- enjoys retelling stories
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Developing Reader |
- sequences events in story
- tells main idea
- makes predictions
- identifies main characters
- identifies setting
- differentiates between fact and fiction
- identifies high frequency words
- some awareness of medial vowel sounds
- uses context clues
- begins to self correct
- understands the meaning of . ? !
- pauses and uses appropriate inflection for punctuation
- reads phrases
- selects a variety of books
- silent sustained reading 10-15 minutes
- begins to feel confident when reading silently or orally
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Fluent Reader |
- recognizes plot of story
- recognizes problem and solution in a story
- evaluates character's actions or behaviors
- uses a variety of clues to decode unfamiliar words
- identifies blends, digraphs, dipthongs
- applies vowel rules to sound out words
- understands affixes
- uses punctuation correctly
- reads with expression
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- reads smoothly
- selects a wide variety of books
- may select chapter books
- silent sustained reading at least 20 minutes
- confident
- enjoys sharing favorite books
- enjoys challenges
- selects reading during free time
Thanks to Mrs. McGowan and Mrs. Hill for this information.
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