KRA+Tested+Indicators

There are 11 indicators that are tested on the Kansas Reading Assessment. Please refer to the Flipbook for details.



Several years ago I was teaching a series of indicator lessons in several classrooms and needed a "gimmick," so I developed all my lessons around an athletic team theme. I became the "assistant/special teams coach," and the classroom teacher was the "head coach." Once I had this basic theme, lots of connections fell into place.


 * The entire theme started with a review of the role of coaches and players
 * I wore my Assistant Coaches cap and whistle
 * Coaches encourage, organize gear (highlighters, materials, etc.), help players practice the plays, cheer on "game day,' etc.
 * Players practice the plays, study the playbook, and play the game on "game day!"


 * Each lesson started with a page the class and I wrote together on a transparency that outlined the basic components of each indicator, examples and KS tricks. I kept this brief so that students could copy the information on a 4x6 notecard. The notecards were then hole punched and put on a ring for later study and review.

Since this time, several schools have used this idea and I'm sure have made the "theme" bigger and better! If you or your school are interested in further details, I'd be happy to share.