Carly Calabrese

Saint Joseph’s University

April 5, 2020

Emergent Reader Case Study Document #2: Emergent Reader Measures

Parent Permission Form
High-Frequency Words
Me and My Reading Profile (MMRP)
Student Form:

MMRP Scoring Guide:

Concepts About Print:
Yopp-Singer Test of Phoneme Segmentation
Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Recognition
Kindergarten Spelling Inventory
Shared Reading Experience

 Student name: Ella

 Date(s) of Shared Reading: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

 Text used:

o Carle, E. (1987). The very hungry caterpillar. New York: Philomel Books.

 This book was read to Ella once a week for three weeks (3 times). The book was

chosen because of its repetitiveness, engagement, and rich illustrations. On the first

day, I read the story with emphasis on expression, having Ella enjoy and listen to the

book. At the end of the first reading, we discussed how she would feel if she was the

caterpillar and why. Day two I read the book with Ella chiming in on repetitive

parts. We also pointed out “wow words” which went on our vocabulary word wall

and figured out what they meant by using context clues together. The third day, I

encouraged Ella to read with me, but still could only read the repetitive parts and

we reviewed the “wow words.”

 Observations

o Ella thrived off of a read-aloud. Her comprehension was wonderful and she

was very engaged.

o Did great with vocab, was able to use context clues from what she

remembered. She had a great memory

o Related to book to real life event- in Montessori last year when they raised

caterpillars into butterflies in the Spring.

o Could not read by herself, seemed intimidated and needed the support.
Student Interview:

Student Interview Grades K-4

Name: Ella Grade: Kindergarten Date: 1/28/20 Examiner: Carly Calabrese

1. Do you have any brother of sisters? Any best friends? What about pets?
- I have a little brother he is 2 years old. I have no pets or best friends I like everyone.
2. What are some things that you like to do at home?
- I like to play games with my brother.
3. What makes these things fun?
- My brother is so cute!
4. Does anyone ever read to you at home? Who? When? What?
- My dad reads to me before bed. We read books with pictures in it.
5. Do you like to read?
- Yes
6. Do you have any favorite books or authors? What are they? Why do you like them?
- No
7. Are you a good reader? Why or why not?
- Yes. Because I am the best at everything.
8. What do you think is the hardest part about reading?
- Reading the walls.
9. What do you do when you come to a word that you don’t know?
- Ask a friend.
10. Where do you get the books you read at home?
- We buy books at the book fair in the fall and spring.
11. What do you like most about school?
- Gym class.
12. What kinds of things do you do when you have reading at school?
- We read one book and talk about it.
13. What would you like to be when you grow up?
- A grandma
14. Do you think reading will be important to you?
- Yes, everyone reads.