TIER 2: NEWSELA
FIDELITY CHECKLIST: MATERIALS
Type
Description
Teacher Materials
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Computer
Quickstart Guide
NewsELA account
Powerschool account
Writing rubric
Student Materials
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Computers
Paper
Pencils
Writing rubric
Resources
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https://newsela.com (website)
FIDELITY CHECKLIST: INSTRUCTION
Type
Program Access/
Preparation
Description
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Monitoring/ Student
Response
Classroom Management
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assign articles to students according to their lexile score (may allow students to choose one article at their lexile
level for a grade)
computer available for each student
provide an adequate amount of time for students to complete five articles per week
provide writing rubrics for students
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walk behind students while working
communicate with students regarding quizzes and scores; be available for any questions
ensure students are working on NewsELA
monitor newsela.com daily to determine student progress (Level 1 (Needs Help), Level 2 (Nearly On Track),
Level 3 (On Track) and Level 4 (Outperforming))
print and file skills report if student changes tier 2 group or at the end of the year
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group rules/ expectations are clear
misbehavior is ignored or redirected
specific praise is offered
clear and effective motivation system in place
FIDELITY CHECKLIST: PROGRESS MONITORING
Assessment
Type
Range of Time
Data Housing
Article Quiz
Individual approximately 5 quizzes per week
NewsELA
(print and file skills report if student changes tier 2 group or at
the end of the year)
Article Writing
Response
Individual approximately five writing responses per week/
one per article
NewsELA
FIDELITY CHECKLIST: GRADES
Grades to Enter
Article Quiz & Writing
Response
Total points to be earned:
35 points
5 quizzes: 20 points
5 writing responses: 15
points
Powerschool Instructions
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1 quiz: 4 points (1 point/
question)
1 writing response: 3 points
(rubric)
Participation
met 5 days/ week: 50 points
total
met 4 days/ week: 40 points
total
met 3 days/ week: 30 points
total
met 2 days/ week: 20 points
total
met 1 day/ week: 10 points
total
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enter grade weekly for quizzes and writing responses
enter grade category as: assessments and projects
enter grade as: NewsELA Week # (e.g. NewsELA Week 3)
grades are worth 100 points
students would receive ‘x’ amount of points dependent on the formula:
o student score ÷ 35 x 100 = points ÷ percentage
 e.g. student earned 24 out of 35 (24 ÷ 35 = .68 x 100 = 68 points 68%))
students with an excused absence would receive ‘Ex’ or score when made up (please make up test ASAP)
students with an unexcused absence or suspension would receive ‘0’ points (0%) and categorize as missing
(allow make-up if time allotted)
enter grade weekly
enter grade as: participation
enter grade as: Participation Week # (e.g. Participation Week 7)
grades are worth 100 points
students will earn 10 points per day
each redirection will be a deduction of 1 point
students would receive ‘x’ amount of points dependent on the formula:
o points earned ÷ total points for the week x 100 = points/ percentage
 e.g. student earned 45 out of 50 (45 ÷ 50 = .90 x 100 = 90 points (90%))