English reading test for beginner-level kindergarten students 

Name:_______________________  Date:_______________________

This test includes reading comprehension questions, true/false statements, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, matching, and some bonus activities. 

Recommended time allowance: 20-minutes

TOPIC: Food

Reading Passage:

My Favorite Foods

I like many kinds of food. I love apples. Apples are red or green. They are sweet and yummy. I also like bananas. Bananas are yellow. They are soft and sweet. 

I enjoy carrots, too. Carrots are orange. They are crunchy and good for my eyes. I like milk. Milk is white. It helps me grow strong.

Sometimes, I eat bread. Bread is brown or white. I can put butter on it. I like to drink water. Water is clear. It makes me feel good.

Questions:

1. True or False:

   – Apples can be red or green. (True / False)

   – Bananas are orange. (True / False)

   – Carrots are good for my eyes. (True / False)

   – Milk is yellow. (True / False)

2. Multiple Choice:

   – What color are apples?

     – a) Yellow

     – b) Red or Green

     – c) Blue

   – What food is soft and sweet?

     – a) Carrots

     – b) Bread

     – c) Bananas

   – What can I put on bread?

     – a) Butter

     – b) Milk

     – c) Water

   – What drink helps me grow strong?

     – a) Water

     – b) Milk

     – c) Juice

3. Fill in the Blanks:

   – Apples are _______ or _______.

   – Bananas are _______.

   – Carrots are _______.

   – Milk is _______.

4. Matching:

   Match the food with its color:

   – Apples – 

   – Bananas – 

   – Carrots – 

   – Milk –

   (Colors to match: Red/Green, Yellow, Orange, White)

Bonus Questions:

5. Drawing:

   – Draw your favorite food and color it.

6. Speaking:

   – Name one food you like and say its color.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Assessment Rubric for English Reading Test (Beginner-Level Kindergarten)

Criteria               

Exceeds Expectations (3) Meets Expectations (2) Needs Improvement (1) No Attempt (0)                       

Letter Recognition     Recognizes all letters confidently      Recognizes most letters with some help  Recognizes few letters, needs significant help Does not recognize any letters           

Phonemic Awareness     Consistently identifies letter sounds   Identifies most letter sounds           Identifies few letter sounds, needs assistance Does not identify letter sounds         

Word Recognition       Reads basic words without assistance    Reads some basic words with minimal assistance Struggles with reading basic words, needs frequent assistance Does not read basic words                

Picture-Word Matching   Accurately matches pictures with words Mostly matches pictures with words correctly Struggles to match pictures with words, needs help Does not match pictures with words     

Reading Comprehension       Understands and explains story content Understands basic story content        Limited understanding of story content, needs guidance Does not understand story content      

Engagement              Actively participates and shows enthusiasm Participates with moderate enthusiasm  Shows little interest or engagement      Does not participate                    

Listening Skills       Listens attentively and follows instructions Listens and follows most instructions   Needs reminders to listen and follow instructions Does not listen or follow instructions  

Notes for Using the Rubric:

1. Letter Recognition: Evaluate whether the child can identify both uppercase and lowercase letters.

2. Phonemic Awareness: Assess the child’s ability to connect letters with their corresponding sounds.

3. Word Recognition: Focus on simple words that are commonly encountered in kindergarten.

4. Picture-Word Matching: Use flashcards or picture books to test the child’s ability to associate pictures with the correct words.

5. Reading Comprehension: Ask questions about a short story read to or by the child to gauge their understanding.

6. Engagement: Observe the child’s interest level during reading activities.

7. Listening Skills: Note how well the child listens to instructions and participates in reading activities.