📚 Part 1: Letters and Sounds

I can identify letters and their sounds!

Success Criteria: I can name 4 out of 5 letters and match 3 out of 4 beginning sounds.

1. Circle the letter B:

D

B

P

2. Circle the letter that makes the /m/ sound:

N

M

W

3. What sound does the letter S make?

/t/

/s/

/z/

4. Circle the word that starts with /c/ sound:

dog

cat

fish

Differentiation: Students may point to answers instead of circling. Use letter cards for hands-on practice.

👀 Part 2: Sight Words

I can read common sight words!

Success Criteria: I can read 3 out of 5 sight words correctly.

5. Circle the word "the":

they

the

there

6. Circle the word "and":

an

end

and

7. Which word says "go"?

go

no

so

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Use colored overlays or larger font sizes. Allow extra time for processing.

📖 Part 3: Reading Comprehension

I can understand what I read!

Success Criteria: I can answer 2 out of 3 questions about the story.

Read or listen to this story:

The cat is big. The cat is black. The cat likes to play.

8. What color is the cat?

white

black

brown

9. What does the cat like to do?

sleep

eat

play

10. Draw a picture of the cat from the story:

Extension Activity: Advanced learners can write one sentence about their own pet or favorite animal.

Differentiation: Story can be read aloud to students. Use picture supports for comprehension questions.

Kindergarten Reading Skills Assessment

Kindergarten Reading Skills Assessment

📚 Part 1: Letters and Sounds

👀 Part 2: Sight Words

📖 Part 3: Reading Comprehension

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