Administering the

Unit Assessment
Each Unit Assessment consists of 50 multiple- Grade 1 Unit 2
choice questions, two timed fluency
passages, and one writing prompt. These 1 fish 6 set
tests can be found on pages 2–148. The 2 went 7 slug
format of the test is the same each week. You
may want to explain each section of the test 3 sled 8 box
to students the first time you administer it. 4 drip 9 grin
O For the multiple-choice questions, 5 drop 10 bug
students should mark their answers
directly on the page. Remind students
to fill in the circle completely for each Grade 1 Unit 3
answer on the test.
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The Answer Keys to score the tests can be
found on pages 541–572. 2 pole 7 while
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General Directions
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Spelling
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Listen as I read a word. Pick the correct spelling
of the word. Fill in the bubble for the word you
picked. Grade 1 Unit 4
Are there any questions? 1 maid 6 stay
Address any questions from children.
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I will now begin.
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1 house 6 charm Follow the same procedure for each of the
items in the Word Reading section, replacing
2 fort 7 churn the bold sentence in the preceding paragraph
3 slurp 8 farm with the corresponding sentence listed below.
When a picture applies to more than one test
4 girl 9 storm item, say: same picture, and repeat the sentence.
5 sort 10 couch Word Reading Test Item Descriptions

Grade 1 Unit 6 Unit 1, pp. 4-5

1 father 6 behave Items 11-13: The dog is above the blocks.
Items 14-15: The dog sits and does what he is told.
2 replay 7 dining Items 16-18: The man will fix the girl's arm with a
bandage. The boy is on his bike.
3 raw 8 bookcase Item 19: The animals have a race.
4 shoot 9 coleslaw Item 20: The man takes the cage out of the water.

5 making 10 begging Unit 2, pp. 27-28

Items 11-12: The girl would like a puppy. She goes to
see one at the pound.
Word Reading Items 13-15: The children have lunch at the same table.
For each item in this section, children will The dog sits below them.
read three words and choose the word Items 16-17: The girl sits alone on the stool.
that best tells something about the picture. Item 18: Here are some art supplies.
For the first three units, you may wish to Item 19: How many counters do you see?
describe each picture, using the following Item 20: There are a lot of counters here.
instructions, as children may not yet be
familiar with the testing procedures. Unit 3, pp. 51-52
Items 11-13: The children are in the classroom,
Say: I will read you some sentences about the ready to learn.
pictures. Then, you will read the three words on Items 14-15: The children will swim and run.
the line. Choose the word that best tells some- Items 16-17: The children will swim and run.
Item 18: The clowns make people happy.
thing about the picture. Fill in the bubble for the
Item 19: Grandpa sits with his dog.
word you have chosen. Item 20: The woman is on the phone.

Let's begin.
Look at number 11. The dog is above the blocks.
Read the three words on the line. Choose the
word that best tells something about the pic-
ture. Fill in the bubble for the word you have
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 One Minute Administration of Reading Comprehension
Reading Passages Read each story. Then read each question and
Oral fluency is tested in units 3-6. This part of the answer choices. Fill in the bubble next to the
the test should be administered individually correct answer.
and consecutively during one session. You Are there any questions?
will need a stopwatch and cardstock copies
Address any questions from children.
of the passages. Choose a quiet area in the
room. You may now begin.
Place a cardstock copy of the first passage in Grammar
front of the child. Retain the numbered copy Read and answer each question. Fill in the
for your use. Read aloud the directions at the bubble next to the answer you have chosen.
top of your page.
Are there any questions?
Begin.
Address any questions from children.
Start your stopwatch when the child begins
You may now begin.
reading. If the child does not begin within the
first 3 seconds, say the word, mark it as Writing
incorrect, and start the stopwatch.
Read the statement on your page. Then write
Mark a slash (/) through words read your response.
incorrectly or that require prompting.
Are there any questions?
At the end of 1 minute, write a bracket (])
Address any questions from children.
after the last word read.
You may now begin.
Stop.
Repeat this process for the second passage.
Then follow the scoring procedure outlined
on your fluency sheet.

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