Mrs. Brown's

First Grade, Heatherwood Elementary

DRA Level 18-20

DRA2 Level 18-20

Expectations for Second Graders

Author Title
Aesop City Mouse- Country Mouse
Ahlberg, Allan & Janet Funny Bones
Alexander, Martha Blackboard Bear
Asch, Frank Bear Shadow
Asch, Frank Bear’s Bargain
Asch, Frank SkyFire
Benchley, Nathaniel Sam the Minuteman
Benchley, Nathaniel Small Wolf
Berenstain, Stan & Jan He Bear, She Bear
Bonsall, Crosby And I Mean It Stanley
Bonsall, Crosby Who’s a Pest?
Bornstein, Ruth Little Gorilla
Bourgeois, Paulette & Clark, Brenda Franklin Plays the Game
Brenner, Barbara Annie’s Pet
Brenner, Barbara Color Wizard, The
Brenner, Barbara Moon Boy
Brenner, Barbara Too Many Mice
Brown, Margaret Wise Little Fireman
Byars, Betsy My Brother, Ant
Carle, Eric Very Hungry Catepillar, The
Cohen, Miriam Don’t Eat Too Much Turkey
Cohen, Miriam First Grade Takes a Test
Cohen, Miriam See You in Second Grade
Cohen, Miriam See You Tomorrow, Charles
Cohen, Miriam Starring First Grade
Cole, Joanna Missing Tooth, The
Cole, Joanna Monster Manners
Cole, Joanna Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Coxe, Molly Great Snake Escape, The
Cummings, Pat Jimmy Lee Did It
Cushman, Doug Camp Big Paw
Degen, Bruce Jamberry
DePaola, Tomie Charlie Needs a Cloak
Eastman, Philip D. Best Nest
Eastman, Philip D. Sam and the Firefly
Flack, Marjorie Ask Mr. Bear
Galdone, Paul Little Red Hen, The
Hayes, Sarah Elephant and the Bad Baby, The
Herman, Gail Otto the Cat
Hoban, Julia Buzby
Hoban, Lillian Joe and Betsy the Dinosaur
Hoff, Syd Danny and the Dinosaur
Hoff, Syd Horse in Harry’s Room, The
Hurd, Edith Thacher Johnny Lion’s Book
Hutchins, Pat Clocks and More Clocks
Hutchins, Pat Doorbell Rang, The
Isadora, Rachel Max
Karensky, Stephen Fraidy Cats
Keats, Ezra Jack Peter’s Chair
Keats, Ezra Jack Snowy Day, The
Kessler, Leonard Kick, Pass, and Run
Kessler, Leonard Last One Is a Rotten Egg
Kraus, Robert Milton the Early Riser
LaSeig, Theo Ten Apples Up on Top
Levy, Elizabeth Mystery of the Missing Dog, The
Lionni, Leo Little Blue and Little Yellow
Littledale, Freya Boy Who Cried Wolf, The
Lobel, Arnold Days With Frog and Toad
Lobel, Arnold Mouse Soup
Lobel, Arnold Mouse Tales
Lobel, Arnold Owl at Home
Lobel, Arnold Uncle Elephant
London, Jonathan Froggie Learns to Swim
Maccarone, Grace Sword in the Stone, The
Marshall, Edward Fox All Week
Marshall, Edward Fox and His Friends
Marshall, Edward Fox at School
Marshall, Edward Fox in Love
Marshall, Edward Fox on Wheels
Marshall, James Fox Be Nimble
Marshall, James Fox on Stage
Marshall, James Fox on the Job
Marshall, James Fox Outfoxed
Mayer, Laura My Father
Mayer, Mercer I Was So Mad
Mayer, Mercer There’s An Alligator Under My Bed
Mayer, Mercer There’s Something in My Attic
McCully, Emily Arnold Grandma Mix-Up, The
McCully, Emily Arnold Grandma’s At Bat
McDonald, Maryann Hedgehog Bakes a Cake
Miller, Sara Swan Better Than TV
Minarik, Else H. Little Bear
Minarik, Else H. Little Bear’s Friend
Minarik, Else H. Little Bear’s Visit
Minarik, Else, H. Kiss for Little Bear
O’Connor, Jane Lulu Witch Goes to School
Parish, Peggy Granny and the Desperadoes
Parish, Peggy No More Monsters for Me!
Parish, Peggy Too Many Rabbits
Peppe, Rodney House That Jack Built, The
Perkins, Al Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
Platt, Kin Big Max
Proger, Annabelle Surprise Party, The
Rey, Margaret Curious George and the Ice Cream
Robins, Joan Addie’s Bad Day
Rocklin, Joanne Jake and the Copycats
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Rylant, Cynthia Magic Fish, The
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
Rylant, Cynthia Poppleton
Rylant, Cynthia Poppleton and Friends
Rylant, Cynthia Poppleton Everyday
Rylant, Cynthia Poppleton Forever
Rylant, Cynthia Poppleton in Spring
Schwartz, Alvin Ghosts!
Schwartz, Alvin In a Dark, Dark Room
Selsam, Millicent Egg to Chick
Selsam, Millicent How Kittens Grow
Sendak, Maurice Let’s Be Enemies
Sendak, Maurice Where the Wild Things Are
Seuling, Barbara Teeny Tiny Woman, The
Seuss, Dr. Cat in the Hat
Seuss, Dr. Great Day for Up
Seuss, Dr. Green Eggs and Ham
Seuss, Dr. Hop on Pop
Seuss, Dr. I Can Read With My Eyes Shut
Stadler, John Adventures of Snail at School
Thaler, Mike Pack 109
Thaler, Mike There’s a Hippopotomus Under My Bed
Wallner, John City Mouse- Country Mouse
Walsh, Rita Worst Show-and-Tell Ever, The
Wiseman, Bernard Morris and Boris at the Circus
Wiseman, Bernard Morris Goes to School
Zion, Gene Harry and the Lady Next Door
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DRA Level 16

DRA2 Level 16

Expectations for End of Year First Grade / Incoming Second Grade

Author Title
Aesop Fox and the Crow, The
Aesop Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The
Alexander, Martha We’re in Big Trouble, Black Board Bear
Allen, Pamela Bertie the Bear
Barton, Byron Airport
Bennett, Jill Teeny Tiny
Berenstain, Stan & Jan Bike Lesson
Blocksma, Mary Yoo Hoo Moon!
Bonsall, Crosby Who’s Afraid of the Dark?
Brenner, Barbara Good News
Brown, Marc Spooky Riddles
Brown, Marcia Three Billy Goats Gruff, The
Brownrigg, Sheri All Tutus Should Be Pink
Carle, Eric Very Busy Spider, The
Cohen, Miriam Jim Meets the Thing
Cohen, Miriam Jim’s Dog Muffins
Cohen, Miriam Liar, Liar Pants on Fire
Cohen, Miriam Lost in the Museaum
Cohen, Miriam No Good in Art
Cohen, Miriam So What?
Cohen, Miriam When Will I Read?
Cole, Joanna This Is the Place for Me
Cook, Bernadine Little Fish That Got Away
Eastman, Philip D. Are You My Mother?
Eastman, Philip D. Big Dog, Little Dog
Erickson, Betty Big Bad Rex
Flack, Marjorie Angus and the Cat
Fox, Mem Hattie and the Fox
Galdone, Paul Henny Penny
Galdone, Paul Little Tuppen
Hennessy, Brendan G. Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard, The
Hill, Eric Spot’s Birthday Party
Hiris, Monica Friendly Crocodile, The
Hoff, Syd Albert the Albatross
Hoff, Syd Barney’s Horse
Hoff, Syd Grizzwold
Hoff, Syd Lighthouse Children, The
Hoff, Syd Mrs. Brice’s Mice
Hoff, Syd Stanley
Hooks, William H. Gruff Brothers, The
Hooks, William H. Where’s Lulu?
Hunia, Fran Gingerbread Man
Hunia, Fran Little Red Hen
Hurd, Edith Thacher Come and Have Fun
Hutchins, Pat Dogs
Hutchins, Pat Goodnight, Owl!
Hutchins, Pat Happy Birthday, Sam
Hutchins, Pat My Best Friend
Hutchins, Pat Tidy Titch
Jonas, Ann Quilt, The
Jonas, Ann Reflections
Jonas, Ann Trek, The
Keller, Holly Geraldine’s Big Snow
Kent, Jack Fat Cat
Kline, Suzy Don’t Touch
Kovalski, Mary Ann Wheels on the Bus
Kraus, Robert Leo the Late Bloomer
Krensky, Stephen We Just Moved!
Kuskin, Karla Just Like Everyone Else
Kwitz, Mary Deball Little Chick’s Friend Duckling
Lewis, Rob Hide-and-Seek with Grandpa
Lobel, Arnold Small Pig
Mayer, Mercer Just a Mess
Mayer, Mercer Just Grandma and Me
Mayer, Mercer There’s a Nightmare in My Closet
McLeod, Emilie Bear’s Bicycle, The
McPhail, David Fix It
Minarik, Else H. Father Bear Comes Home
Nodset, Joan Go Away Dog
Ormerod, Jan Story of Chicken Licken
Pilkey, Dav Dragon Gets By
Pilkey, Dav Dragon’s Fat Cat
Pilkey, Dav Dragon’s Halloween
Pilkey, Dav Dragon’s Merry Christmas
Pilkey, Dav Friend for Dragon, The
Preller, James Hiccups for Elephant
Rice, Eve Benny Bakes a Cake
Rockwell, Anne Apples and Pumpkins
Rose, Rita Gingerbread Man, The
Rosen, Michael We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Ryder, Joanne Hello, First Grade
Sadler, Marilyn It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny
Sendak, Maurice Alligators All Around
Wells, Rosemary Noisy Nora
Wood, Don & Audrey Napping House, The
Yukish, Joe Nick Goes Fishing
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DRA Level 14

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DRA2 Level 14

Expectations for Mid-Year First Grade

Author Title
Aesop Boy and the Lion, The
Aliki We Are Best Friends
Barton, Byron Building a House
Berenstain, Stan & Jan Old Hat, New Hat
Brown, Margaret Wise Goodnight, Moon
Burningham, John Rabbit, The
Butler, Dorothy My Brown Bear Barney
Campbell, Rod Misty’s Mischief
Cohen, Miriam It’s George!
Cohne, Miriam Bee My Valentine!
Coulton, Mia Robert Makes a Graph
Gelman. Rita Cats and Mice
Gould, Carol Drummers, The
Gregorich, Barbara Jace, Mace and the Big Race
Hoban, Tana Kiss for Little Bear, A
Hoff, Syd Captain Cat
Hoff, Syd Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp
Hoff, Syd Sammy the Seal
Hunia, Fran Enormous Turnip
Hunia, Fran Little Red Riding Hood
Hunia, Fran Three Little Pigs
Hutchins, Pat What Game Shall We Play?
Hutchins, Pat You’ll Soon Grow Into Them Titch
Jonas, Ann Two Bear Cubs
Joyce, William George Shrinks
Kraus, Robert Come Out and Play Little Mouse
Kraus, Robert Oliver
Kraus, Robert Where Are You Going, Little Mouse?
Kraus, Robert Whose Mouse Are You?
Mayer, Mercer If I Had an Alligator
Mayer, Mercer Just Me and My Babysitter
Mayer, Mercer Just Me and My Dad
Mayer, Mercer Just Me and My Puppy
Robart, Rose & Kovalski, Maryann Cake That Mack Ate, The
Rockwell, Anne Awful Mess, the
Rockwell, Anne Tool Box
Sendak, Maurice Seven Little Monsters
Shilling, Tracy Mr. McCready’s Cleaning Day
Stadler, John Ready, Set, Go
Stewart, J. & Salem, Lynn Giant’s Job, The
Taylor, Judy My Cat
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Gifts for Dad
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Planning Dinner
Watanabe, Shigeo How Do I Put It On?
Ziefert, Harriet Clean House for Mole and Mouse, A
Ziefert, Harriet No Ball Games Here
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DRA Level 12

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DRA Level 12

Expectations for Mid-Year First Grade

Author Title
Aesop Donkey in the Lion’s Skin, The
Aesop Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, The
Ahlberg, Allan & Janet Each Peach Pear Plum
Anholt, Catherine & Laurence All About You
Barton, Byron Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
Blocksma, Mary Apple Tree Apple Tree
Bonsall, Crosby Day I Had to Play With My Sister, The
Bonsall, Crosby Mine’s the Best
Brandenburg, Franz I Wish I Was Sick Too
Bunting, Eve & Sloan-Childers, E. Rabbit’s Party
Burningham, John Snow, The
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Biscuit
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Biscuit Finds a Friend
Charles, Donald Calico Cat at School
Charles, Donald Calico Cat Meets a Bookworm
Dorros, Arthur Alligator Shoes
Epstein, Elaine Say It Sign It
Frankford, Marilyn Fun at the Amusement Park
Frankford, Marilyn Jungle Tiger Cat
Geddes, Diana Hockey Practice
Gelman. Rita More Spaghetti I Say
Gelman. Rita Why Can’t I Fly?
Ginsburg, Mirra Three Kittens
Gregorich, Barbara Elephant and Envelope
Gregorich, Barbara Nine Men Chase a Hen
Gregorich, Barbara Say Goodnight
Gregorich, Barbara Sue Likes Blue
Harper, Leslie Carla’s Breakfast
Harper, Leslie Carla’s Ribbons
Hellen, Nancy Bus Stop, The
Herman, Gail Teddy Bear for Sale
Hill, Eric Spot’s First Walk
Hooks, William H. How Do You Make a Bubble?
Hunia, Fran Hansel and Gretel
Hutchins, Pat Titch
Jonas, Ann When You Were a Baby
Keller, Holly Ten Sleepy Sheep
Kline, Suzy Shhhh!
Kraus, Robert Boris Bad Enough
Krauss, Ruth Carrot Seed, The
Lewison, Wendy Buzz Said the Bee
Long, Erlene Gone Fishing
Maccarone, Grace I Shop With My Daddy
Maccarone, Grace Monster Math School Time
Mack, Stan Ten Bears in My Bed
Marzollo, Jean City Sounds
Marzollo, Jean I’m a Catepillar
McPhail, David Great Race, The
Oppenlander, Meredith In the Hen House
Reese, Bob Critter Race
Reid, Mary How Have I Grown
Rockwell, Anne Boats
Sadler, Marilyn P.J. Funnybunny Camps Out
Salem, Lynn & Stewart, J. Just Enough
Shaw, Nancy Sheep in a Jeep
Stadler, John Snail Saves the Day
Stadler, John Three Cheers for Hippo
Taylor, Judy My Dog
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen How to Make a Card
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Shopping at the Mall
Van Laan, Nancy Big Fat Worm, The
Watson, Wendy Lollipop
West, Colin Not Me, Said the Monkey
Westcott, Nadine B. Peanut Butter and Jelly
Wiliiams, D.H. Awful Waffles
Ziefert, Harriet Jason’s Bus Ride
Ziefert, Harriet Mike and Tony: Best Friends
Ziefert, Harriet New House for Mole and Mouse, A
Ziefert, Harriet Nicky Upstairs and Downstairs
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DRA Level 10

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DRA Level 10

Author Title
Asch, Frank Just Like Daddy
Brown, Ruth Dark, Dark Tale, A
Calmenson, Stephanie My Dog’s the Best!
Campbell, Rod Dear Zoo
Campbell, Rod Oh Dear
Charles, Donald Calico Cat at the Zoo
Charles, Donald Calico the Cat
Cummings, Pat Shoveling Snow
Dijs, Carla Are You My Mommy?
Doyle, R.H. Freddie’s Spaghetti
Erickson, Betty Play Ball, Sherman
Erickson, Betty Use Your Beak!
Evans, Karen & Urmston, Kathleen Sammy Gets a Ride
Frankford, Marilyn When It Rains
Gave, Marc Monkey See, Monkey Do
Gerstein, Mordicai Roll Over
Gerstein, Mordicai William, Where Are You?
Ginsburg, Mirra Across the Stream
Gould, Carol My Native American School
Gould, Carol Nana’s Orchard
Gregorich, Barbara Beep, Beep
Gregorich, Barbara Jog, Frog, Jog
Gregorich, Barbara My Friend Goes Left
Grey, Judith Yummy, Yummy
Henkes, Kevin SHHH
Hoban, Julia Amy Loves the Snow
Hoban, Julia Amy Loves the Sun
Hoban, Julia Amy Loves the Wind
Hoff, Syd Who Will Be My Friends?
Hunia, Fran Billy Goats Gruff
Hunia, Fran Sly Fox and Red Hen
Hurd, Edith Thacher Johnny Lion’s Rubber Boots
Hutchins, Pat Rosie’s Walk
Joyce, William Friendly Snowman
Kraus, Robert Herman the Helper Lends a Hand
Krauss, Ruth Is This You?
Lerner, Sharon Big Bird’s Copycat Day
Lloyd, David Grandma and the Pirate
Maccarone, Grace Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox
Maccarone, Grace Pizza Party!
Maccarone, Grace Soccer Game!
Maccarone, Grace What is That? Said the Cat
Maris, Ron Are You There Bear?
Maris, Ron Is Anyone Home?
McPhail, David Bug, a Bear, and a Boy, A
Morris, Ann Bread, Bread, Bread
Moskowitz, Ellen Bandages
O’Connor, C.M. Jackie’s New Friend
O’Connor, Jane Teeny Tiny Woman, The
Phillips, Joan Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat
Poulet, Virginia Blue Bug Goes to the Library
Rockwell, Anne Cars
Rockwell, Harlow My Kitchen
Salem, Lynn & Stewart, J. Birthday in the Woods, A
Salem, Lynn & Stewart, J. Notes From Mom
Salem, Lynn & Stewart, J. Staying With Grandma Norma
Salem, Lynn & Stewart, J. What a School
Stewart, J. & Salem, Lynn No Luck
Stewart, J. & Salem, Lynn Notes to Dad
Stradler, John Hooray for Snail
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Lunch
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Our Garage
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Sammy’s Moving
Urmston, Kathleen & Evans, Karen Thanksgiving
Ward, Cindy Cookie’s Week
Watanabe, Shigeo I’m King of the Castle
Watanabe, Shigeo Where’s My Daddy?
West, Colin Have You Seen the Crocodile?
West, Colin Pardon? Said the Giraffe
Wheeler, Cindy Marmalade’s Nap
Wheeler, Cindy Marmalade’s Snowy Day
Wheeler, Cindy Rose
Yukish, Joe New Gym Shoes
Ziefert, Harriet Dozen Dogs, A
Ziefert, Harriet Harry Takes a Bath
Ziefert, Harriet Here Comes a Bus
Ziefert, Harriet Thank You, Nicky!
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