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OHIO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF READING CHECKLIST

READING

LEVEL ONE

to identify upper and lowercase letters
to recognize own name in print
to predict events of a shared story using picture cues before and after reading
to consistently demonstrate book handling skill
to identify characters within a story
to read quietly for 15 minutes a day
to fingerspell 5 or more simple words
to fingerspell classmate's name
to recognize own name sign
to recognize classmate's name sign

LEVEL TWO

to integrate several cuing systems when reading texts
to share prior knowledge during rereading activities
to identify two or three traits of character in story
to restate the sequence of events within a story
to find words in beginning dictionary
to read and follow simple directions

LEVEL THREE

to identify a book as fiction or nonfiction
to use a dictionary to verify spelling and extend meaning of words
to stop at appropriate places while reading to confirm or alter previously made predictions
to locate resource related to class theme (book, encyclopedia, dictionary, film, interview)
to follow a variety of written directions

Uploaded by: Jessica Soltesz/Kent State University/Deaf Education Major