GEORGIA LANGUAGE ARTS CRCT GRADES 1-8 CORRELATED TO AGS GROUP READING ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION (GRADE) 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS GRADE SCORING...3 GRADE 1.....4 GRADE 2.........7 GRADE 3...10 GRADE 4.......13 GRADE 5...16 GRADE 6...19 GRADE 7...23 GRADE 8...27 2
(GROUP READING ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION) The following information is available for all students (low-, middle-, and high-readers) and all grade levels (PreK through adult): Diagnostics with score comparisons, narrative results and teaching suggestions for on-level and out-of-level testing Parent reports, group reports and individual reports Scores by hand or with software Scores in percentiles, standard scores, grade equivalents and normal curve equivalents, stanines and growth scale values Reliable testing and retesting capabilities with spring and fall norms Determines group or individual reading placement Analyzes reading strengths and weaknesses by group or individual Identifies students who need remedial or enrichment programs Determines reading readiness skills Evaluates transfer students quickly Helps with education planning 3
GRADE 1 READING Reading Text Fluently Domain: Reading for Vocabulary and Word Recognition Improvement applies phonemic awareness and phonetic strategies including: - uses beginning, medial, and ending consonants to orally decode words* - uses short, long, and r-controlled vowel sounds to orally decode words* - uses consonant blends and digraphs to orally decode words* - divides words into syllables - uses initial consonant substitution in rhyming words - uses word families/letter patterns blends sounds orally to make words* applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes recognizes simple word opposites reads with fluency and expression* uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning LEVEL 1 SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Word Reading Word Meaning Word Reading Word Meaning The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Word Reading Word Meaning Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information recognizes important details 4
GRADE 1 READING LEVEL 1 SUBTEST(S) Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: Reads poetry, fiction, nonfiction: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry identifies main and supporting characters including: - characters motives - characters emotions/feelings - characters actions - characters traits recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis discriminates between reality and fantasy makes predictions recognizes cultural diversity makes comparisons including: - characters - text 5
GRADE 1 READING LEVEL 1 SUBTEST(S) draws conclusions/makes inferences determines implicit main idea 6
GRADE 2 READING Reading Text Fluently Domain: Reading for Vocabulary and Word Recognition Improvement applies phonemic awareness and phonetic strategies including: - uses beginning, medial, and ending consonants to orally decode words* - uses short, long, and r-controlled vowel sounds to orally decode words* - uses consonant blends and digraphs to orally decode words* - divides words into syllables - uses initial consonant substitution in rhyming words - uses word families/letter patterns blends sounds orally to make words* applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes recognizes simple word opposites reads with fluency and expression* uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning LEVEL 2 SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Word Reading Word Meaning Word Reading Word Meaning The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Word Reading Word Meaning Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information recognizes important details 7
GRADE 2 READING LEVEL 2 SUBTEST(S) Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: Reads poetry, fiction, nonfiction: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry identifies main and supporting characters including: - characters motives - characters emotions/feelings - characters actions - characters traits recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Reading for Meaning Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis discriminates between reality and fantasy makes predictions recognizes cultural diversity makes comparisons including: - characters - text 8
GRADE 2 READING LEVEL 2 SUBTEST(S) draws conclusions/makes inferences determines implicit main idea 9
GRADE 3 READING Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies reading awareness skills including: - divides words into syllables - uses initial consonant substitution in rhyming words - uses word families/letter patterns applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information follows written directions recognizes details including: - important - supporting Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales LEVEL 3 SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Word Reading Vocabulary Word Reading Vocabulary The opportunity to use word knowledge skills can be found in: Word Reading Vocabulary Reads poetry, fiction, nonfiction: 10
GRADE 3 READING LEVEL 3 SUBTEST(S) identifies purpose of text including: The purpose of text is specifically - expository requested in: - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies main and supporting characters including: - characters motives - characters emotions/feelings - characters actions - characters traits recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis discriminates between reality and fantasy makes predictions makes generalizations recognizes cultural diversity compares and contrasts including: - characters - text 11
GRADE 3 READING LEVEL 3 SUBTEST(S) draws conclusions/makes inferences determines implicit main idea 12
GRADE 4 READING LEVEL 4 SUBTEST(S) Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies reading awareness skills including: - uses initial consonant substitution in rhyming words - uses word families/letter patterns applies word recognition skills including: Vocabulary - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information follows written directions recognizes details including: - important - supporting Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Vocabulary The opportunity to use word knowledge skills can be found in: Vocabulary Reads poetry, fiction, nonfiction: 13
GRADE 4 READING LEVEL 4 SUBTEST(S) identifies purpose of text including: The purpose of text is specifically - expository requested in: - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies main and supporting characters including: - characters motives - characters emotions/feelings - characters actions - characters traits identifies story development/literary elements including: -setting -plot recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis determines author s purpose including: -to entertain -to inform -to persuade makes predictions 14
GRADE 4 READING LEVEL 4 SUBTEST(S) makes generalizations recognizes cultural diversity distinguishes between fact and opinion compares and contrasts including: - characters - text draws conclusions/makes inferences determines implicit main idea 15
GRADE 5 READING Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies reading awareness skills including: - uses initial consonant substitution in rhyming words - uses word families/letter patterns applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information follows written directions recognizes details including: - important - supporting Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales LEVEL 5 SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Vocabulary Vocabulary The opportunity to use word knowledge skills can be found in: Vocabulary Reads fiction, nonfiction: 16
GRADE 5 READING identifies purpose of text including: - expository - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies story development/literary elements including: -setting -plot -point of view recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis determines author s purpose including: - to entertain - to inform - to persuade - to debate - to analyze - to stimulate thought LEVEL 5 SUBTEST(S) The purpose of text is specifically requested in: 17
GRADE 5 READING LEVEL 5 SUBTEST(S) analyze author s point of view including: -mood -tone identify literary techniques including: - similes makes predictions makes generalizations analyze characters including: - actions - emotions/feelings - motives - traits recognize cultural diversity distinguishes between fact and opinion compares and contrasts including: - characters - text draws conclusions/makes inferences determines implicit main idea 18
GRADE 6 READING Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning interprets words and phrases including: - literal meaning - nonliteral meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information interprets written instructions and other directive information recognizes relevance of data including: - advertisements - charts - graphs - maps recognizes details including: - important - supporting LEVEL 6 SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Vocabulary Vocabulary 19
GRADE 6 READING Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales - essays - business letters - drama - myths identifies purpose of text including: - expository - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies story development/literary elements including: - setting - plot - point of view - theme recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance LEVEL 6 SUBTEST(S) Reads fiction, nonfiction: The purpose of text is specifically requested in: 20
GRADE 6 READING LEVEL 6 SUBTEST(S) recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast - deductive/inductive - topic/information recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis determines author s purpose including: - to entertain - to inform - to persuade - to debate - to analyze - to stimulate thought analyze author s point of view including: - mood - tone identify literary techniques including: - similes, alliteration, metaphors, hyperboles, flashback, foreshadow, free verse, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, repetition, rhyme, simple symbolism makes predictions makes generalizations analyze characters including: - actions - emotions/feelings - motives - traits 21
GRADE 6 READING LEVEL 6 SUBTEST(S) recognizes that literature reflects human experiences recognize cultural diversity distinguishes between fact and opinion compares and contrasts including: - characters - text draws conclusions/makes inferences recognizes persuasion techniques in propaganda and advertising including: - bandwagon - card stacking - prestige identification - testimonial determines implicit main idea 22
GRADE 7 READING Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning interprets words and phrases including: - literal meaning - nonliteral meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information interprets written instructions and other directive information recognizes relevance of data including: - advertisements - charts - graphs - maps recognizes details including: - important - supporting LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Vocabulary Vocabulary 23
GRADE 7 READING Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales - essays - business letters - drama - myths identifies purpose of text including: - expository - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies story development/literary elements including: - setting - plot - point of view - theme recognizes common elements of poetry including: - rhyme - rhythm - stanza - figurative language recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) Reads fiction, nonfiction: The purpose of text is specifically requested in: 24
GRADE 7 READING LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast - deductive/inductive - topic/information recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis determines author s purpose including: - to entertain - to inform - to persuade - to debate - to analyze - to stimulate thought analyze author s point of view including: -mood -tone identify literary techniques including: - similes, alliteration, metaphors, hyperboles, flashback, foreshadow, free verse, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, repetition, rhyme, simple symbolism, characterization makes predictions makes generalizations analyze characters including: - actions - emotions/feelings - motives - traits 25
GRADE 7 READING LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) recognizes that literature reflects human experiences recognize cultural diversity recognizes biases and stereotypes distinguishes between fact and opinion compares and contrasts including: - characters - text draws conclusions/makes inferences recognizes persuasion techniques in propaganda and advertising including: - bandwagon - card stacking - prestige identification - testimonial determines implicit main idea 26
GRADE 8 READING Domain: Reading for Vocabulary Improvement applies word recognition skills including: - context clues - root words - prefixes - suffixes uses word knowledge including: - antonyms, compound words, contractions, homophones, possessives, synonyms, word endings, classifies and categorizes words into sets and groups words with common characteristics (analogies), uses word order and sentence structure (syntax), identifies semantic relationships by using context clues, prior knowledge, and word meaning interprets words and phrases including: - literal meaning - nonliteral meaning Domain: Reading for Locating and Recalling Information interprets written instructions and other directive information recognizes relevance of data including: - advertisements - charts - graphs - maps recognizes details including: - important - supporting LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) The opportunity to apply these skills can be found in Vocabulary Vocabulary 27
GRADE 8 READING Domain: Reading for Meaning identifies literary forms including: - fiction - nonfiction - friendly letters - poetry - folk tales - essays - business letters - drama - myths identifies purpose of text including: - expository - narrative - descriptive - persuasive identifies story development/literary elements including: - setting - plot - point of view - theme recognizes common elements of poetry including: - rhyme - rhythm - stanza - figurative language recognizes sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction including: - chronological - spatial - importance LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) Reads fiction, nonfiction: The purpose of text is specifically requested in: 28
GRADE 8 READING LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) recognizes text organization/structure in fiction and nonfiction including: - problem/solution - to compare - cause/effect - to contrast - deductive/inductive - topic/information recognizes explicit main idea retells or summarizes/paraphrases Domain: Reading for Critical Analysis determines author s purpose including: - to entertain - to inform - to persuade - to debate - to analyze - to stimulate thought analyze author s point of view including: -mood -tone identify literary techniques including: - similes, alliteration, metaphors, hyperboles, flashback, foreshadow, free verse, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, repetition, rhyme, simple symbolism, characterization, allusion, blank verse makes predictions makes generalizations 29
GRADE 8 READING LEVEL M SUBTEST(S) analyze characters including: - actions - emotions/feelings - motives - traits recognizes that literature reflects human experiences recognize cultural diversity recognizes biases and stereotypes distinguishes between fact and opinion compares and contrasts including: - characters - text draws conclusions/makes inferences recognizes persuasion techniques in propaganda and advertising including: - bandwagon - card stacking - prestige identification - testimonial determines implicit main idea 30