Day 25 · Try a fresh reading challenge

Aim: Sample uncoached transfer of text-purpose, inference, an original sentence and word-part reasoning on one of three fresh alternative source choices sampling the same four components. These choices are not calibrated for equal difficulty.

Limited national links: AC9E4LY03, AC9E4LY05, AC9E4LE03, AC9E4LE05, AC9E4LY09. Exact descriptions and limits are in the crosswalk.

Preparation: select a matched independent passage, read the complete named shared text and chosen route, prepare accessible response mode and ordinary paper/text labels. Keep fresh cards and keys closed; offer only one source choice. Child page · Home offer · Optional extras.

Start · 2 min

Pick a new tiny story. Read it or hear it, keep a clue, then write your own next line.

Separate reading · 4 min

Choose a separate familiar matched passage for a short self-read record before the check. Read the fresh source verbatim if required, recording that route. No interpretation or answer coaching before collection.

Familiar word review · 4 min

Before opening the fresh card, revisit already-taught play/player and care/careful on unrelated familiar examples. Do not show held check words or model their answers. Record if an affix prerequisite is absent; substitute a later matched word check rather than penalising untaught knowledge.

Neutral directions · 2 min

Use only general task access: “Choose one source. You can read or hear it. Show your own ideas in the empty spaces.” Check that the learner understands how to respond; do not rehearse the source clue, feeling, ending or fresh word analysis. Supply one chosen Check A card and four empty response fields. Offer large text, AAC, sign, a verbatim adult reader or exact child dictation. Keep other cards and teacher keys closed. Each choice samples the same four components.

Fresh check · 14 min

Allow about 14 minutes and a later completion/conference if needed. Gather the child’s original response; note source choice, read/heard route, prompts and independent choices separately. Stop before discussion. This is a component sample, not a classwide fluency test or summative A–E judgement.

After collection · 4 min

After collection, ask which response mode helped and what the child wants to practise. Do not post private work or compare children’s speeds. Offer a non-check optional task while others continue. Use separate teacher evidence/next moves. Strong inference after listening is comprehension evidence; independent reading remains unobserved unless actually heard. Missing work can reflect access/time; re-offer before drawing a learning conclusion.

Three context choices

Invented repair shop

Choose the fresh Repair Shop story and four questions. A made-up child chooses how to make two parcel labels clearer.

Invented game club

Choose the fresh Game Club story and four questions. A made-up child finds a confusing card order.

Invented garden poster

Choose the fresh Garden Poster story and four questions. A made-up child changes a crowded title.

Assessment record: preserve exact child wording, source, self-read/heard route, response mode, actual adult prompts and next teaching. Adult transcription is not handwriting evidence. Do not infer attainment from a worksheet count.

Fresh choice menu · Separate staff criteria and next teaching.