Dra level list?

• Kindergarten: 1-3.
• First Grade: 3-16.
• Second Grade: 18-28.
• Third Grade: 30-38.
• Fourth Grade: 40.
• Fifth Grade: 50.
• Sixth Grade: 60.
• Seventh Grade: 70.

With so many different types of reading assessments and leveling systems, it can be hard to keep track of which books are just right for your growing readers. Let’s take a look at some of the reading level systems to get a better understanding of each, and how they can be useful in your literacy block and small group instruction planning.

The Guided Reading Level was developed by reading experts Fountas & Pinnell. The levels are matched to grade level specific reading goals. In order to progress to the next level, students must display proficient use of strategic actions. Decoding, word acquisition, vocabulary growth, making predictions, connecting to text, recognizing text features, summarizing, inferring, and bringing personal experiences to comprehension passages are just a few of the components measured on the Guided Reading Level. For a more in-depth look at Guided Reading Levels, check out this link.

Lexile Measure is a valuable evaluation tool. A Lexile measure evaluates the complexity of text, as well as students’ ability to read and comprehend the text. To find the Lexile Grade Level Charts for 1st and 2nd grade, click here.

The Diagnostic Reading Assessment is an assessment that is ideally administered twice a year. To determine a student’s DRA reading level, students are administered an individual assessment that measures skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. There are also measurements for vocabulary, comprehension, and engagement. The better a student scores, the higher the number of their DRA level.

Expected DRA levels:

The Accelerated Reader, or AR Level, is designed to match students with an appropriate level of text for independent reading. to Measure an AR text, three things are considered: average sentence length, average word length, and word difficulty level.

Expected AR Levels:

Let’s take a closer look at a Lucky Little Learners 2nd Grade reading passage.

The reading comprehension passages are leveled using a Lexile band, but due to Lexile copyright, we cannot provide the exact level for each passage. The coding we use for each reading passage level is:

When we design new products for 2nd grade that are leveled, we make sure they are within the CCSS recommended Lexile band for second grade (300-800).

Looking to compare the different reading level assessments? Take a look at this leveling chart.

Are you searching for a “just right” book for a student? Check out Scholastic’s Book Wizard, where you can find the level of any book by simply typing the name or ISBN number. Voila! The Book Wizard generates the Grade Level, Guided Reading Level, Lexile Level, DRA Level, and ACR Level, all with the click of a button. If only organizing your classroom library was that easy! For tips on leveling and organizing a classroom library, check out this classroom library blog post.

More Digital Resources for Leveling Books:

Lexile Find a Book – from the Lexile

Level It Books App and QuickScan Book Leveler– these apps allow you to scan ISBN numbers with your phone’s camera, making library leveling a breeze!

Be sure to check out our reading comprehension passages in All Access.

To break the daunting task of learning to read into smaller, developmental steps, school use leveling systems to describe where children are at on the reading spectrum and what books are most appropriate for each step in the process. One of the most popular systems of leveling is "Developmental Reading Assessment" system, commonly known as "DRA."

If your child's school uses this system, here's how it works: Your child's teacher will regularly read with your child to determine three important components of literacy:

Once the 'test' is given, the teacher will then use the above criteria to determine which of the DRA Levels best fits your child's current reading ability. The levels range from 2-70, with children generally starting at 2 in Kindergarten and, ideally, progressing through the levels of the alphabet to level 70 by middle school.

How often these test are given varies per child. Once a month is a good range, but children who seem to be ready are often tested earlier so that they don't stay on one level if they are ready for a more challenging one. And sometimes, with holidays and events and how busy a classroom can get, tests can be given at intervals longer than a month. So...it varies. Sorry we can't be more specific than that. :)

Then, in addition to determining children's reading levels, books are leveled as well.  There are many, many factors that go into how books are leveled. The important thing to know is that the reading level for many popular children's books have been determined, using the same DRA Levels system

The result of all this leveling is that children can be given books that exactly match their current reading ability.  This is crucial to reading success!!!

If books are too hard, kids can easily get frustrated and confused. Text structures might be too complex. Unfamiliar types of spelling patterns, punctuation, or words can cause children to question what they already "know".  Comprehension definitely suffers. If books are too easy, the lack of challenge and interest often means kids don't make the progress they should...and they can eventually find reading boring.

Children who read books that 'fit' their current DRA level (teachers call these "good fit books") make much greater improvements in reading ability and reading enjoyment! Daily reading of on-level books is crucial for reading success!

Hopefully this brief explanation has been more helpful than confusing. One last note: We encourage parents to keep in mind that learning to read is a long process that can include leaps and bounds at one point and slow and steady progress at other points. Progress is what we are all shooting for, and half the battle with reading is whether the student thinks he or she is successful at reading.  Keeping a positive, encouraging, and upbeat tone is truly an important part of a child's literacy success. :)

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DRA level 16-18 Recommended Titles

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DRA 20-24 Recommended Books

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DRA Level 28-30 Recommended Books

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