Assessment for reading instruction
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Week6Lecture.pptxInformal Assessments of Reading
Chapter 6
Informal Reading Inventories (IRI)
Informal Reading Inventories – Reading passages corresponding in difficulty to materials at grade levels from primer through high school.
There are many different creators of IRI and they can be found in many places, even online.
IRI’s cont’d
There are a few things to be considered when choosing an IRI. Below you will find a few aspects to consider when choosing.
-Literary quality of reading passages.
- Clarity and relevance of questions.
- Balance of explicit and implicit question types, requiring a variety of comprehension skills.
- Convenient format.
IRI’s
Complete instructions, including examples.
A balance of both narrative and expository passages, ideally featuring use of both types at each level.
Student Portfolios
The main purpose of a reading portfolio is to showcase a student’s best work. However, there are also other purposes for the portfolio.
Showcasing Achievement
Documenting Progress
Demonstrating Effort
Fostering Self-Evaluation and Reflection
Student Portfolios Cont’d
Portfolios can be used for various types of conferences.
Teacher- Student Conferences
Peer Conferences
Parent Conferences – Portfolios allow parent conferences to run much smoother because you can show actual “justification” for his/her performance in class.
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