This document outlines three reading levels - emerging, meeting, and exceeds - and describes the criteria for each level. The emerging level is indicated by getting less than 3 cloze words correct, taking too long to finish the passage, and needing help with decoding words. The meeting level is marked by getting 4-5 words correct and finishing on time with minimal help. The exceeds level signifies getting 6 or more words correct, finishing early, and needing no assistance.