K-2 Literacy Nonfiction Retelling Form – Book Levels 5-32
Assessment
Revised 2005
Student’s Name ___________________________________ Date ________________
Summative Rubric Score (Circle one)
Book Title _______________________________________ Book Level ___________
Check items which apply: _____ Read orally _____ Read silently 4 Comprehension Indicator Score 22-24
Check the statement that best describes the reader’s use of prior knowledge:
_____ Used pictures to predict topic, key ideas, important details 3 Comprehension Indicator Score 16-21
_____ Used pictures to describe topic, key ideas, important details
_____ Labeled pictures 2 Comprehension Indicator Score 10-15
_____ Did not participate in pre-reading strategies
Rubric: 1 Comprehension Indicator Score 0-9
4 - Accurate information, elaborated and precise details that exceed expectations
3 - Accurate information, some detail and some precise language
2 - Limited detail with some inaccuracies and vague language
1 - Unable to provide information related to the text
No score indicates no response
Comprehension Indicators Unaided Aided Rubric Score
Introduction of the Topic 1 2 3 4
Competency Goals
Sequence 1 2 3 4 Goal 2: The learner will develop and apply strategies and
skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
Ideas/Details using Key Vocabulary 1 2 3 4 Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use
of oral language, written language, media, and technology.
Conclusions/Inference 1 2 3 4 Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create
oral, written, and visual texts.
Author’s Purpose 1 2 3 4
Connection to Personal Experience or Prior 1 2 3 4
Knowledge
K-2 Literacy Assessment NFR3
Nonfiction Retelling Form – Book Levels 5-32
Comprehension Indicators Unaided Response Aided Response
Introduction of the Topic
What this book was mostly about?
Sequence
Tell me about the major events in order.
Tell me about the steps I need to follow.
What did you notice about the way this book
was organized?
Ideas/Details using Key Vocabulary
What is important for me to know about
_____?
What did you learn that you didn’t already
know?
Did you learn anything new about _____?
Conclusions/Inference
What did you learn from reading this book?
Can you summarize what you learned?
Author’s Purpose
Why do you think the author wrote this
book?
What was the author trying to tell / teach us?
Connection to Personal Experience or
Prior Knowledge
What else did you learn about ______ as
you were reading this book?
Did this book make you think about another
book you have read?
Did you like this book? Why or why not?
K-2 Literacy Assessment NFR3