Question 72

Ms. Beck is primarily looking for that the students can read with automaticity and retell the events in the text.

Fluency assessment focuses on a student's ability to read text smoothly and with understanding, which includes automaticity in reading and the ability to retell the story's events.

A) That the students can read with automaticity and retell the events in the text

This option is correct as it directly addresses the key components of reading fluency—automaticity and comprehension. Automaticity refers to the ability to read without struggling, while retelling indicates that students understand what they have read, which is essential for assessing fluency.

B) That the students can correctly describe the illustrations in the text

This option is incorrect because describing illustrations does not assess reading fluency. While understanding illustrations can support comprehension, it does not relate to a student's ability to read text fluently or understand the narrative structure.

C) That the students can transcribe complete sentences from the text

This option is not relevant to fluency assessment. Transcribing sentences may demonstrate writing skills, but it does not reflect a student's reading fluency or their ability to read with speed and comprehension.

D) That the students can correctly spell the new vocabulary words in the text

This option is also incorrect as spelling vocabulary words pertains to writing and language mechanics rather than fluency. Spelling does not inform whether a student can read smoothly and understand the text.

Conclusion

The correct answer, option A, is definitive as it encapsulates the primary goals of assessing reading fluency: automatic reading and comprehension of the text. The other options fail to address these crucial elements, focusing instead on unrelated skills such as transcription and spelling. Thus, option A stands out as the most relevant choice for Ms. Beck's fluency assessment objectives.