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95–100% Independent _____

90–95% Instructional _____


RVS Running Record Below 90% Hard _____
M – Does it make sense?
S – Does it sound right?
Level K V – Does it look right?

Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Grade: ________

Text Title: __________________________ Level: ________ Assessed by: _______________________



Strategies Used
E SC
Reading Behaviours Pg Running Record E SC
M-S-V M-S-V

Demonstrates efficiency when


reading longer texts by self-
monitoring and cross-checking

Reads with fluency, appropriate


phrasing, intonation and
expression

Sustains characters and plot


over several days

Adapted from Guided Reading (1996).


Fountas and Pinnell., Scholastic Guided
Reading Program (2000). Pinnell., and
Leveled Books for Readers Grade 3-6
(2002). Pinnell and Fountas.

Compiled by J. Moen and M. Flockhart

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Strategies Used
E SC
Reading Behaviours Pg Running Record E SC
MSV MSV

Total

Accuracy Rate 1. Running Words – Total Errors = *Score Next steps for instruction:
– =
2. *Score ÷ Running Words X 100 = % Accuracy Rate

÷ X 100 = %

Self-Correction (E + SC) ÷ SC = 1: ____


Ratio

Fluency Fluency Scoring Key 0 1 2 3


Score 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.

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RVS Comprehension Retell
Comprehension Conversation
Have a conversation with the student, noting the key Comprehension Scoring Key
understandings the student expresses. Use prompts as needed to 0 Reflects no understanding of the text.
stimulate discussion of understanding the student does not express.
Include both literal and inferential and score for evidence of all 1 Reflects limited or inaccurate understanding of the text.
understandings expressed – with or without a prompt. Highlight the
prompts used if needed. Circle the number in the score column that 2 Reflects acceptable (partial) understanding of the text. Includes important
information and ideas but neglects other key understandings.
reflects the level of understanding demonstrated.
3 Reflects detailed (complete) understanding of the text. Includes almost all
Teacher: important information and main ideas.
Fiction: Can you tell me the story in your own
words?
Non Fiction: Talk about what you learned in this book.

Retell – Within the Text Literal Prompts if Needed Score

What happened at the beginning? 0 1 2 3


What happened next?
Can you tell me more?
What happened at the end?
Other literal non-leading prompts
based on the story

(You may want to record the number of prompts used)

Beyond the Text Inferential Prompts

Does this remind you of something? 0 1 2 3


What might happen next?
At this point in the story, what do you
imagine the character might be feeling
and why?
Other inferential prompts based on the
story:
i.e. Why do you think….?
What are the main things you
learned about…?

Guide for Total Score


Total Score
6-7 Excellent Comprehension
5 Satisfactory Comprehension
4 Limited Comprehension
0-3 Unsatisfactory Comprehension
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Adapted from - Columbia University; Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project 2014; Fountas & Pinnell: Leveled Literacy Intervention, 2013


Next steps for instruction:

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