DRAResource.

Alvarez2016

Reading
Engagement
(wide reading and self
assessment/ goal setting)
Wide Reading
I can read a wide variety of
titles across 3 or more
genres.
I can read just right books
and more challenging books.
Self Assessment/ Goal
Setting
I can think of 3 specific
strengths and goals.
I can develop a 2-3 step plan
to achieve each of my my
goals.

Thoughtful Reading: Fiction

Reading

Fluency

(rate, accuracy, expression,

and phrasing)
Expression
I can read with expression
emphasizing key phrases and
words effectively. (Vocal
Traits)

(questioning/predicting, summary, literal comprehension,

interpretation, reflection, and metacognitive awareness)
Questioning/Predicting
I can think of at least 3
thoughtful questions and
predictions about the text or go
beyond the text.

Phrasing
I can use appropriate pauses
and heed all punctuation.

Summary
I can summarize in my own
language. I include all
important ideas, key
I can consistently read longer, vocabulary, and supporting
meaningful phrases.
details from each section.
Rate and Accuracy
I can read at an appropriate
pace and read words
accurately.

Reading
Comprehension

Literal Comprehension
I can respond to a question or
prompt and include all
important information from
the text.

Interpretation
I can give an insightful
understanding of important text
implications and give supporting
details.
Reflection
I can think of an important
significant message (authors
message, life lesson, theme)and
give reasons for my opinion.
Metacognitive Awareness
I can give at least 2 specific
examples of reading strategies I
used and include details.

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Engagement Tips
Wide Reading

Self-Assessment/Goals

Try reading a book from all of these specific genres.

Ask yourself....
What do I do w
ell
as a reader?
What do I want to do
better
as a reader?
What are some strategies I can work on?
What strategies do I find challenging?

Fantasy

Mystery

Adventure

Historical
Fiction

Traditional
Literaturelegends

Traditional
Literaturemyths

Traditional
Literaturetalltales

Traditional
Literaturefables

Traditional
Literature-
fairytales

Traditional
Literaturefolktales

Science
Fiction

Poetry

Fluency Tips
Expression

Phrasing

Rate and Accuracy

Try different vocal traits. Ask yourself, Why did I choose this
trait while reading a specific word or sentence?

Pay attention to the

punctuation. Read from the
beginning of sentence to the
end of the sentence- no breath
until there is a punctuation.
Period- stop, full breath.
Exclamation mark- stop
with sharp/ exciting

Use a bookmark or finger to track

your reading.

How can I color this word or sentence?

Read every word- no skipping

words.

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inflection
Question mark- stop
with gradual high
inflection
Comma- pause, quick
breath
Ellipse- pause with
hesitation

Comprehension Tips
Questions, Predictions
Before Reading

Summary:
During Reading

5 Ws- Who, What, When,

Where, Why, and How?

5 Ws- Who, What, When,

Where, Why, and How?

Based on the book blurb or

title page, what are 3
questions/ predictions
about this book?

What questions did you have

as you were reading the first
part (2nd part, last part) of
this text?

After Reading
5 Ws- Who, What,
When, Where, Why,
and How?
Were my predictions
correct?

Was I able to answer

Were my predictions correct? my questions?
Was I able to answer my
questions?

Main Idea + Detail + Detail +

Detail = Summary
Triple Whammy Sentences
for each detail
OR
Beginning Details + Middle
Details+ Ending Details=
Summary
Include important ideas
and facts from
each
section
OR

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Sentence Starters:
I wonder
I predict.
I observe
I think
Im guessing
This reminds me of..
I infer My prediction was correct/ incorrect
because
The answer to my question is. This text evidence shows.

boxes
bullet/detail
bullet/detail
bullet/detail

Literal Comprehension:

Interpretation:

Reflection:

Metacognitive Awareness:

Who is the protagonist?

Why?

What strategies did you use?

Who is the secondary

character?

How?

Writing About Importance:

What
is the most
important part that
happened in the text?
Tell why it is important
(because).
Why
did the event/part
happen in the text?
Include text evidence.

Where is the setting?

What does the character do?

Prove your answer with text

evidence. (I think...because...)

I recalled what I know

about the topic.
I asked myself questions as
I read.
I made connections.
I decided what was
important to remember.
I thought about the
reasons why things
happened.
I pictured what was
happening.

Writing About Themes and Big

Ideas
What is the theme of the
book? How do you know?
Include text evidence.
What is the authors
What is some evidence?
message? How do you
For example
know?
What life lesson can you
learn the story/
character? Use text
evidence.

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Thoughtful Reading: NonFiction/ Informational

Reading
Engagement
(wide reading and self
assessment/ goal setting)
Wide Reading
I can read a wide variety of
titles across 3 or more
genres.
I can read just right books
and more challenging books.
Self Assessment/ Goal
Setting
I can think of 3 specific
strengths and goals.
I can develop a 2-3 step plan
to achieve each of my my
goals.

Reading

Reading
Comprehension

Fluency

(rate, accuracy, expression,

and phrasing)
Expression
I can read with expression
emphasizing key phrases and
words effectively. (Vocal
Traits)

(questioning/predicting, summary, literal comprehension,

interpretation, reflection, and metacognitive awareness)
Questioning/Predicting
I can think of at least 3
thoughtful questions and
predictions about the text or go
beyond the text.

Phrasing
I can use appropriate pauses
and heed all punctuation.

Summary
I can summarize in my own
language. I include all
important ideas, key
I can consistently read longer, vocabulary, and supporting
meaningful phrases.
facts from each section.
Rate and Accuracy
I can read at an appropriate
pace and read words
accurately.

Literal Comprehension
I can respond to a question or
prompt and include all
important information from
the text.
I can use the text features to
help me answer a question
about the text.

Interpretation
I can give an insightful
understanding of important text
implications and give supporting
details.
Reflection
I can think of an important
significant message (authors
message, life lesson, theme)and
give reasons for my opinion.
I can tell why the text topic is
important.
Metacognitive Awareness
I can give at least 2 specific
examples of reading strategies I
used and include details.

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Engagement Tips
Wide Reading

Self-Assessment/Goals

Try reading a book from all of these specific types of

nonfiction.

Ask yourself....
What do I do w
ell
as a reader?
What do I want to do
better
as a reader?
What are some strategies I can work on?
What strategies do I find challenging?

Animals/
Pets

Art

Autobiography

Biography

Cookbook

Culture

Environment

Fashion

Fitness

Food and
Drinks

Gardening

Government

Health

History

Humor

Photography

Magazine

Newspaper

Encyclopedia Dictionary
Article

Pamphlets

Menus

Fluency Tips
Expression

Phrasing

Rate and Accuracy

Try different vocal traits. Ask yourself, Why did I choose this
trait while reading a specific word or sentence?

Pay attention to the

punctuation. Read from the
beginning of sentence to the
end of the sentence- no breath
until there is a punctuation.

Use a bookmark or finger to track

your reading.

How can I color this word or sentence?

Read every word- no skipping

words.

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Period- stop, full breath.

Exclamation mark- stop
with sharp/ exciting
inflection
Question mark- stop
with gradual high
inflection
Comma- pause, quick
breath
Ellipse- pause with
hesitation

Comprehension Tips
Questions, Predictions
Before Reading

Summary:
During Reading

5 Ws- Who, What, When,

Where, Why, and How?

5 Ws- Who, What, When,

Where, Why, and How?

Based on the book blurb or

title page, what are 3
questions/ predictions
about this book?

What questions did you have

as you were reading the first
part (2nd part, last part) of
this text?

After Reading
5 Ws- Who, What,
When, Where, Why,
and How?
Were my predictions
correct?

Was I able to answer

Why does the author use a Were my predictions correct? my questions?
heading? How does it help
you as a reader?
Was I able to answer my
questions?

Main Idea + Detail + Detail +

Detail = Summary
Triple Whammy Sentences
for each detail
OR
Beginning Details + Middle
Details+ Ending Details=
Summary
Include important ideas
and facts from
each
section

DRAResource.Alvarez2016

Sentence Starters:
I wonder
I predict.
I observe
I think
Im guessing
This reminds me of..
I infer My prediction was correct/ incorrect
because
The answer to my question is. This text evidence shows.

Literal Comprehension:

Interpretation:

What are 3 facts you learned? Why?

How?
Prove your answer with text
evidence. (I think...because...)

OR

boxes
bullet/detail
bullet/detail
bullet/detail

Reflection:

Metacognitive Awareness:

Writing About Importance:

What
is the most
important part that
happened in the text?
Tell why it is important
(because).
Why
did the event/part
happen in the text?
Include text evidence.

What strategies did you use?

I recalled what I know
about the topic.
I asked myself questions as
I read.
I made connections.
I decided what was
important to remember.
I thought about the
reasons why things
happened.
I pictured what was
happening.

Writing About Themes and Big

Ideas
What is the theme of the
book? How do you know?
Include text evidence.
What is the authors
What is some evidence?
message? How do you
For example
know?
What life lesson can you
learn this topic? Use text
evidence.

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Other Tips