Student Grade _ Date Teacher School _ Recording Form Part One: Oral Reading Excerpt is taken from pages 12 16 Running words: 255 Summary of Scores: Accuracy Self-correction Fluency Page Text The Story of Vanilla Level Q, RW: 255 E SC Comprehension Teacher: Vanilla comes from vanilla beans that must be dried in the sun for months. People liked the taste of vanilla and it became very popular. At first it was very expensive because vanilla beans only grew in Mexico. But then a 12-year-old boy discovered a way to grow vanilla outside of Mexico. Soon there were many uses for vanilla. Read to learn more. 12 Vanilla for Everyone! Thanks to Edmond Albius, vanilla beans could be grown in places outside of Mexico. People began growing vanilla plants wherever the weather was warm enough and the soil was right. Sources of Information Used E SC M S V M S V Soon there was plenty of vanilla. Just in time! By 1900, many towns in the United States had an ice cream shop. People had fallen in love with vanilla ice cream, and the ice cream shops wanted to have enough on hand to keep customers happy. Subtotal Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 1
Part One: Oral Reading continued Page Text E SC Sources of Information Used E SC M S V M S V 14 Beyond Ice Cream by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. This page may be photocopied. Over the years, people began to use vanilla for more than just ice cream. Bakers added vanilla to cookies. Soda companies added vanilla to cola drinks because they discovered that it helped calm upset stomachs. It wasn t just the taste of vanilla that people liked. They liked its smell, too. Over the years, vanilla has been used to give many things a nice smell, such as perfume, candles, and even paint. Vanilla has a sweet smell, which helps explain why people like it. But there s another reason, too. Scientists have found that a whiff of vanilla makes people and animals feel calm. Scientists are even studying ways in which vanilla might be used to create new medicines to fight diseases. Thousands of years ago, people in the rainforests of Mexico first used vanilla beans to cure upset stomachs. Since then, people have found many new ways to use vanilla. This bean may make the most popular ice cream in the world. But vanilla is so much more than just an ice cream flavor. Subtotal End Time min. sec. Total 2 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
Accuracy Rate Errors % 15 or more below 95% 12-14 9-11 7-8 4-6 2-3 0-1 95% 96% 97% 98% 99% 100% Self-Corrections Fluency Score 0 1 2 3 Fluency Scoring Key 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. Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 3
by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. This page may be photocopied. Part Two: Comprehension Conversation Introduction Have a conversation with the student, noting the key understandings the student expresses. Use prompts as needed to stimulate discussion of understandings the student does not express. Score for evidence of all understandings expressed with or without a prompt. Circle the number in the score column that reflects the level of understanding demonstrated. Within the Text Gives 4-5 details, such as: Comprehension Scoring Key 0 Reflects unsatisfactory understanding of the text. Either does not respond or talks off the topic. 1 Reflects limited understanding of the text. Mentions a few facts or ideas but does not express the important information or ideas. 2 Reflects satisfactory understanding of the text. Includes important information and ideas but neglects other key understandings. 3 Reflects excellent understanding of the text. Includes almost all important information and main ideas. Key Understandings Prompts Score People began growing vanilla in many places outside of Mexico. Soon there was plenty of vanilla. By the 1900s, many towns in the United States had an ice cream shop and people loved vanilla ice cream. People began to use vanilla for more than ice cream. Bakers added vanilla to cookies, and soda companies added vanilla to soda to calm upset stomachs. People liked the smell of vanilla too. Vanilla has been used to give candles, perfume, and even paint a nice smell. Scientists found that a whiff of vanilla can make people and animals feel calm. People have found many uses for vanilla. What did you learn in this part of the book? 0 1 2 3 Beyond the Text Answers will vary but may include: I like vanilla ice cream and the taste of vanilla in cookies. I like the smell of vanilla. I like the smell of vanilla candles to make the house smell nice. The book discusses many uses for vanilla. What are some of your favorite uses for vanilla? 0 1 2 3 Continued on next page. 4 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
Part Two: Comprehension Conversation continued About the Text Key Understandings Prompts Score It reviewed the history of vanilla. It showed where vanilla was discovered, its early uses, and how its popularity grew. It showed how the use of vanilla expanded. Guide to Total Score 9-10 Excellent Comprehension 7-8 Satisfactory Comprehension 5-6 Limited Comprehension 0-4 Unsatisfactory Comprehension The writer included a timeline at the end of the book. How was that helpful? 0 1 2 3 Subtotal Score: /9 Add 1 for any additional understandings: /1 Total Score: /10 Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention 5