teachers who administer the dra 2 how they introduce the written element of the test which starts at level M.....
The level 28 is where the comprehension piece begins with writing. That is the end of grade 2. What we have done is have someone from the reading team do it for the teacher. This has helped the teachers out and also limits the amount of testing at that level. Since many students in grade 1 aren't familiar with how to answer these types of questions, unless they fall in the advanced range at a level 24 - perhaps it doesn't need to be administered. I think the written response to text is something that is taught more heavily in grade 2 as grade 1 works on the oral component. We began to call the "summary" on the DRA2 a "written retelling" for our grade 2 students. Because that's truly what they are looking for until level 38 and up. Teachers used the format of the summary sheet for whole group modeling through read alouds and some follow up in small guided groups. We also found that we needed to teach the interpretation & reflection numerous times. When you teach inferring - that's a great time to make up questions like the DRA, "Why do you think..." The reflection became something they would chat about after any read alouds and guided reading books were finished. Hope this helps! Kelly AB _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
