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Student Assessment
Reading Together With Your Child
Your task is to evaluate your child’s literacy behaviors as you share a story together.
Complete the identification information about the book you are reading to your child.
Title:
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Rate the literacy responses displayed by your child by placing an X in the box that best describes your child’s behavior.
The rating scale is:
3 = Excellent 2 = Good 1 = Poor NA = Not applicable
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Literacy Responses |
3 |
2 |
1 |
NA |
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Indicates wants to be read to |
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Child chooses book to read |
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Snuggles up close or sits on lap |
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Child is in a relaxed mood |
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Turns pages of the book |
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Child tries mouthing book |
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Listens to parent’s voice |
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Child is engaged by following pictures |
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Pats or points to pictures or words |
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Shows recognition of pictures |
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Smiles or laughs often |
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Babbles two or three sounds |
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Knows if book is upside down |
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Tries to repeat words in book |
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Talks about the pictures |
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Recognizes letters of the alphabet |
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States, "I read" with book in hand |
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Pretends or imitates parent reading |
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Totals |
It is never too early to start reading to your child. Reading together means more than just sharing a story. It is a time for establishing an emotional bond, stimulating brain development and sharing enjoyment. Remember, reading is a daily investment. Children need a foundation for reading. You can build that foundation and the rewards for you and your child will be worth it!