These are graphs, charts, and other documents that can be used to keep data on the curriculum. Some are for the whole class, and others are for individual students. Some are for just the teacher, and others can be used by the students.

Data Folder Table of Contents

Reading Level Class Graph

Writing Goals and Progress -
Use this chart in writing conference to set goals and monitor progress. Look at student’s writing samples with them. Write the date in the appropriate box (ie: “I am learning to”, “ I do sometimes”) and allow the child to color the boxes to chart their progress.

When students keep this chart in their data notebooks they can reference it as a guide and a check to make sure they are improving and writing to the guidelines. It is recommended that you illustrate each skill with a picture for early/non-readers. Modify this chart to fit your classroom writing expectations.

Graph Collection 1 -
Check the tabs at the bottom for other graphs. Includes counting, numbers, money, sight words, DRA level, sentences, math, and advanced math.

Graph Collection 2 -
Check the tabs at the bottom for other graphs. Includes spelling, math, language arts, homework, and reflections.

A note on the spelling graph
This graph can be modified to meet your grade level expectations. The child sets personal goals for themselves for the quarter. Each week they will reflect upon their score and see if they are meeting their goals and explain why or why not. If a child is continuing to surpass their goal it is important for the child to modify it and come up with a new goal or challenge. This also goes for a child who may be struggling to meet their original goal. If a child is struggling each week to meet their goal it is important for them to reflect upon themselves. They will need to ask themselves why I am not meeting it? Does this goal meet my needs? Do I need to adjust my goal? The way they answer these questions will be determined by how you model goal setting and reflection.

A note on the homework graph
Modify this to your needs. This can be done on a daily or weekly basis. You can use different symbols for the children to fill in this graph (completed = checks, stickers, smiley faces…not completed = frowns, minuses, x’s). Be sure to set homework expectations and routines before you begin this graph.

Reading Record

Writing Rubric

Phonics Goal

Handwriting Sample

Genres at a Glance -
You can use these codes to create a graph that tracks the different genres students or class reads.

Spelling Graph

Social Studies Timeline

T.A.K.S. Conference