Science: Life processes- Animals

Reading Assessment
WIDA Level 1 Entering
Connect print to visuals
Virginia SOL Standard: 1.5: The

student will investigate and understand that animals,

including humans, have basic needs and certain distinguishing characteristics.
Purpose/Objective: To assess students reading skills as it relates to the language of
science. Students will recognize a core of words and interpret their significance.
Directions: Read the word, point to the picture of the word. (1 point per correct animal
identified, 10 points total)
Example: The teacher will model an example beforehand.
Teacher reads: Elephant
Teacher points to:

1. Monkey
2. Zebra
3. Snake
4. Tiger
5. Lion

1. Cow
2. Chicken
3. Pig
4. Horse
5. Duck