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percentages (i.e., 95% or higher = independent level; 90%–94% = instructional; below 90% = frustrational); in the above example, the student would be at an instructional reading level (94% falls in the 90% to 94% range).

Guided Reading Levels (GRL) GRL is a guided reading system used in some schools. To determine reading levels using GRL, children sit one-on-one with their teacher and read from a book that's considered standard for their grade level—a “benchmark” book. GRL books range from A to Z with A being the easiest.

One example of a running record would be if the text reads "The cow jumped over the moon," and the student read "The car jumped over the fence," then the student made two errors out of six words. The teacher would record a checkmark, the word car, two more checkmarks, and the word fence on the running record form.

Sometimes you'll find the reading level of a book displayed on the book jacket. You can also easily find the reading level of a book at The Scholastic Store: Simply refer to the “Product Details” section of any product page to find relevant information for several leveling systems.

To complete a running record, a child will read aloud a text that the teacher estimates to be at their independent level. While the child reads, the teacher takes notes on the accuracy of the reading and marks down any deviations from the original text using a standard coding system.

The observer writes down everything possible that the child says and does during a specified length of time or during a designated activity. Record all observed behavior, in great detail: actions, body and verbal language, facial expressions, etc. Remember, this is only what is directly observed!

percentages (i.e., 95% or higher = independent level; 90%–94% = instructional; below 90% = frustrational); in the above example, the student would be at an instructional reading level (94% falls in the 90% to 94% range).

Place a check mark above each word that is read correctly. If the child reads incorrectly, record above the word what the child reads. If the child is reading too fast for you to record the running record, ask him or her to pause until you catch up. Be sure to pay attention to the reader's behavior as he or she reads.

Guided Reading Levels (GRL) GRL is a guided reading system used in some schools. To determine reading levels using GRL, children sit one-on-one with their teacher and read from a book that's considered standard for their grade level—a “benchmark” book. GRL books range from A to Z with A being the easiest.

One example of a running record would be if the text reads "The cow jumped over the moon," and the student read "The car jumped over the fence," then the student made two errors out of six words. The teacher would record a checkmark, the word car, two more checkmarks, and the word fence on the running record form.

INDEPENDENT LEVEL: text in which no more than approximately 1 in 20 words is difficult for the reader. Independent-level texts are appropriate if students are reading independently with little or no instructional support. Independent-level texts are often used to build fluency.

Sometimes you'll find the reading level of a book displayed on the book jacket. You can also easily find the reading level of a book at The Scholastic Store: Simply refer to the “Product Details” section of any product page to find relevant information for several leveling systems.

Usually, your child's teacher will determine their Lexile reading level and then choose books that have a matching score. The Lexile score, or measure, describes a child's reading ability and matches them with books and other reading materials. This measure ranges anywhere from 0L to 2000L.

To complete a running record, a child will read aloud a text that the teacher estimates to be at their independent level. While the child reads, the teacher takes notes on the accuracy of the reading and marks down any deviations from the original text using a standard coding system.

Steps to Analyzing a Running Record Step 1: Is this text at an appropriate level? ... Step 2: What cue sources did the child use? ... Step 3: Did the child integrate the cue systems? ... Step 4: Is the child monitoring? ... Step 5: What other strategic activity did the child use at difficulty/after error?

The observer writes down everything possible that the child says and does during a specified length of time or during a designated activity. Record all observed behavior, in great detail: actions, body and verbal language, facial expressions, etc. Remember, this is only what is directly observed!

Place a check mark above each word that is read correctly. If the child reads incorrectly, record above the word what the child reads. If the child is reading too fast for you to record the running record, ask him or her to pause until you catch up. Be sure to pay attention to the reader's behavior as he or she reads.

INDEPENDENT LEVEL: text in which no more than approximately 1 in 20 words is difficult for the reader. Independent-level texts are appropriate if students are reading independently with little or no instructional support. Independent-level texts are often used to build fluency.

Usually, your child's teacher will determine their Lexile reading level and then choose books that have a matching score. The Lexile score, or measure, describes a child's reading ability and matches them with books and other reading materials. This measure ranges anywhere from 0L to 2000L.

Steps to Analyzing a Running Record Step 1: Is this text at an appropriate level? ... Step 2: What cue sources did the child use? ... Step 3: Did the child integrate the cue systems? ... Step 4: Is the child monitoring? ... Step 5: What other strategic activity did the child use at difficulty/after error?