Read Together Word Challenge Assessment Instructions
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Word Challenge Reading Assessment
Determining the proper level for Read Together materials.
A student’s grade may not tell you everything about his or her reading level. To select
the best reading materials for your student, begin with this Word Challenge. Here’s
how to use this tool:
Before mentoring session
• Print the word lists
• Print assessment grids
• Read instructions
During assessment
Show your student one list at a time, starting with two
or three lists below his grade level. Mark a check for
every word pronounced correctly without your help
• If your student corrects himself/herself after five
seconds, score it as correct.
• If your student pauses for longer than eight
seconds before reading the word, ask him or her
to try the next word.
• Stop the assessment when your student misses
three words in a grade level.
After assessment
Below is the key for placing your student into the optimal
Read Together level. Keep in mind, if you have other data—
such as different reading scores or insight into your student’s
degree of anxiety or confidence – please consider that
information when choosing a level.
Word Challenge Read Together Level
Pre-K Frustration Kindergarten Level (Cat)
Pre-K Instructional thru
1st Grade Frustration 1st Grade Level (Dog)
2nd Grade Frustration
thru 4th Grade Frustration 2nd–3rd Grade Level (Rabbit)
4th Grade Instructional
thru 7th Grade Frustration 4th–5th Grade Level (Bird)
7th Grade Instructional
or higher
Modify using the 4th–5th
Grade Level as a resource
You are now ready to begin the mentor and/or student read aloud series with your
student! Choose a book from the reading list provided or consult your school librarian.
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