Level 1 Grade Level 0-1.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 1 of 2 R.1.1 Phonemic Awareness/Word Analysis R.1.1.1 Recognize the concepts of print (left to right, top to bottom, front to back, return sweep). R.1.1.2 Recognize and discriminate among lowercase letters. R.1.1.3 Recognize and discriminate among uppercase letters. R.1.1.4 Discriminate between uppercase and lowercase letters and their corresponding sounds. R.1.1.5 Identify words with the same consonants/ sounds in initial word positions. R.1.1.6 Manipulate initial sounds to recognize, create, and use rhyming words. R.1.1.7 Identify single consonants/sounds in initial, medial, and final word positions. R.1.1.8 Identify short and long vowels and their sounds. R.1.1.9 Use short vowel sounds to decode one-syllable words. R.1.1.10 Identify r-controlled vowel sounds. R.1.1.11 Identify two-letter consonant blends in initial and final word positions and use these to decode one-syllable words. R.1.1.12 Identify two-letter consonant digraphs in initial and final words positions and use these to decode one-syllable words. R.2.1 Vocabulary R.2.1.1 Demonstrate ability to read personal information (name, address, zip code, phone number, age). R.2.1.2 Read a minimum of 80% of sight words from an appropriate level word list.
Level 1 Grade Level 0-1.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 2 of 2 R.2.1 Vocabulary, continued R.2.1.3 Use context clues to determine word meaning. R.2.1.4 Identify common functional and survival signs and labels with one word or symbol. R.2.1.5 Read written numbers, clock time, prices, sizes, and isolated words and phrases in familiar contexts. R.2.1.6 Identify and match common symbols and abbreviations to full form of the word. R.3.1 Comprehension R.3.1.1 Locate pertinent information in simple familiar materials. R.3.1.2 Respond to instructional level text by distinguishing between fact and opinion and by comparing and contrasting ideas. R.3.1.3 Respond to instructional level text by identifying sequence and making predictions. R.3.1.4 Interpret and follow very simple visual instructions that utilize pictures and diagrams. R.3.1.5 Read and interpret simple and compound sentences in a short paragraph containing familiar vocabulary. R.3.1.6 Demonstrate self-monitoring strategies. R.4.1 Fluency R.4.1.1 Read instructional level text orally, with fluency and accuracy and with appropriate pacing, intonation and expression.
Level 2 Grade Level 2.0-3.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 1 of 2 R.1.2 Phonemic Awareness/Word Analysis R.1.2.1 Identify two and three letter consonant blends and digraphs in initial, medial, and final word positions and use them to decode one-syllable words. R.1.2.2 Identify long vowel combinations and use them to decode one-syllable words. R.1.2.3 Identify dipthongs (e.g., ou, aw, ay) and use to decode one-syllable words. R.1.2.4 Identify the schwa sound and use to decode simple words. R.1.2.5 Identify and use silent consonants. R.1.2.6 Identify words with inflectional endings. R.1.2.7 Identify and use compound words. R.1.2.8 Identify and use contractions and be able to match them to the two words being replaced. R.1.2.9 Identify root words, prefixes, and suffixes and use them to decode multisyllable words. R.1.2.10 Use decoding strategies to identify and count syllables in multi-syllable words. R.2.2 Vocabulary R.2.2.1 Read a minimum of 80% of sight words from an appropriate level word list. R.2.2.2 Recognize synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and homophones for identified vocabulary words presented in isolation or within a group of words. R.2.2.3 Recognize the correct meaning of multiple-meaning words when presented in text. R.2.2.4 Use context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word. R.2.2.5 Use structural analysis to determine the meaning of words.
Level 2 Grade Level 2.0-3.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 2 of 2 R.3.2 Comprehension R.3.2.1 Locate explicitly stated information in functional reading. R.3.2.2 Locate specific items in an alphabetical or topical listing. R.3.2.3 Distinguish between fact and opinion in a short paragraph. R.3.2.4 Use comparison and contrast to draw conclusions in a story. R.3.2.5 Evaluate information from simple charts, graphs, labels, and payroll stubs to answer questions. R.3.2.6 Use newspaper headlines or other titles to draw conclusions and make inferences about simple written materials. R.3.2.7 Paraphrase a simple written passage. R.3.2.8 Determine the sequence of events in a story and make predictions. R.3.2.9 Follow a set of simple written directions. R.3.2.10 Identify author s purpose in a selection when it is not explicitly stated. R.3.2.11 Use graphic organizers to determine meaning in texts written for this instructional level. R.3.2.12 Self monitor and clearly identify specific words or wordings that cause comprehension difficulties. R.4.2 Fluency R.4.2.1 Read instructional level text orally, with fluency and accuracy and with appropriate pacing, intonation and expression.
Level 3 Grade Level 4.0-5.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 1 of 2 R.2.3 Vocabulary R.2.3.1 Use prefixes, suffixes, root words, antonyms, and synonyms to determine meaning of unfamiliar words. R.2.3.2 Use context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words. R.2.3.3 Read a minimum of 80% of sight words from an appropriate level word list. R.2.3.4 Identify the meaning of frequently used synonyms, antonyms, homographs, and homonyms. R.2.3.5 Utilize tier 2 vocabulary words. R.2.3.6 Recognize and understand clipped and shortened words. R.3.3 Comprehension R.3.3.1 Identify the main idea of a passage and relevant supporting details. R.3.3.2 Identify cause/effect signal words in sentences. R.3.3.3 Follow simple, written multi-step instructions and diagrams. R.3.3.4 Locate pertinent information in multiparagraph passages and apply it to answer a question. R.3.3.5 Locate pertinent information in print materials and apply it to answer a question. R.3.3.6 Read and interpret simplified policies/procedures. R.3.3.7 Use comparison and contrast to determine the best purchase of an advertised item. R.3.3.8 Evaluate information from simple graphic materials such as charts, pictures, maps, signs, diagrams, tables, or graphs. R.3.3.9 Locate information on a given topic in several types of reference materials.
Level 3 Grade Level 4.0-5.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 2 of 2 R.3.3 Comprehension, continued R.3.3.10 Draw conclusions and make inferences about short passages. R.3.3.11 Determine the appropriate reading strategy to acquire specific information. R.3.3.12 Identify and apply appropriate strategies to aid comprehension. R.3.3.13 Retell and/or summarize previously read text. R.3.3.14 Describe sequence of events in context. R.3.3.15 Answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions about sentences or paragraphs. R.4.3 Fluency R.4.3.1 Read instructional level text orally, with fluency and accuracy and with appropriate pacing, intonation and expression.
Level 4 Grade Level 6.0-8.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 1 of 2 R.2.4 Vocabulary R.2.4.1 Recognize and comprehend the meaning of moderately complex occupational, technical, and content-specific vocabulary using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning. R.2.4.2 Use a dictionary to locate the meaning of words used in a statement and a thesaurus to find words with the same meaning. R.2.4.3 Identify and interpret basic figurative language. R.2.4.4 Identify idioms and their use in passages. R.3.4 Comprehension R.3.4.1 Read and interpret information in common manuals and legal forms. R.3.4.2 Read and interpret expository writing on common topics in newspapers, periodicals, and non-technical journals. R.3.4.3 Gather information from at least three reference materials and evaluate which information best serves the student s purpose. R.3.4.4 Identify the implied main idea and supporting details from an instructional-level passage. R.3.4.5 Determine the implied main idea and supporting details from an instructional-level passage. R.3.4.6 Identify cause and effect implied in a paragraph. R.3.4.7 Predict probable outcomes from knowledge of events obtained from a reading selection. R.3.4.8 Determine author s purpose from a variety of written pieces. R.3.4.9 Distinguish factual information from opinion or fiction. R.3.4.10 Determine the meaning of persuasive language and propaganda used in functional text.
Level 4 Grade Level 6.0-8.9 ABE Reading Verification Checklist with Materials Used and Level Page 2 of 2 R.3.4 Comprehension, continued R.3.4.11 Integrate information from texts, charts, and graphs to draw a conclusion based on a given task. R.3.4.12 Use stated and suggested information to infer the meaning of a phrase used in context. R.3.4.13 Identify and use the structural features of newspapers, magazines, and editorials to gain meaning from text. R.3.4.14 Clarify understanding of non-fictional passages by creating outlines, graphic organizers, logical notes, summaries, or reports. R.4.4 Fluency R.4.4.1 Read instructional level text orally, with fluency and accuracy and with appropriate pacing, intonation and expression.