Qualitative Reading Inventory Author: Lauren Leslie | Language: English | ISBN:
0137019238 | Format: PDF
Qualitative Reading Inventory Description
This easy-to-use, best-selling collection of reading materials effectively assesses reading ability at emergent though high school levels. Qualitative Reading Inventory-5 includes both narrative and expository passages at each grade level, questions to assess prior knowledge, and word lists. Instructors can measure comprehension by retelling passages, implicit and explicit questions, and other devices. Based on the latest reading research, this comprehensive inventory focuses assessment on specific questions regarding word identification, fluency, and comprehension. It also provides suggestions for intervention instruction, procedures for assessment of strategic reading, and inclusion of results in classroom portfolios.
What's new to this edition...
Presents new narrative texts even easier than the pre-kindergarten passages previously included, as well as a updated narrative for all primary grade level
Includes passages at pre-kindergarten through second grade levels with and without pictures
Offers maps and illustrations as part of expository selections for Grades 4-12Features new content on DVD , including:
- Examples of students reading orally
- Scored protocols to accompany readings
- Directions for administering each segment of the QRI
- Tables/Charts that increase consistency of administration’s coring and interpretation
- All student and instructor copies
- Outlines the full research-base and includes the various pilot studies conducted with various classrooms in the appendix
- Spiral-bound: 512 pages
- Publisher: Pearson; 5 edition (February 8, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0137019238
- ISBN-13: 978-0137019236
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I have used both the QRI-4 and the QRI-5 as an assessment tool for elementary school children. It is a helpful tool for determining a student's reading level and comprehension level. It is not a short, quick assessment (like a reading fluency), but the information gotten from the results are well worth the time invested. It is also possible to "streamline" the process by omitting certain sections of the assessment to best fit your student's needs.
The assessment includes graded word lists, leveled reading passages in both narrative and expository texts, and comprehension questions, explicit and implicit. I have found that QRI gives pretty accurate results. Also, the testing situation can be altered to fit each student - oral reading, silent reading, listening, or a combination of the above.
Also included are handy assessment record sheets. The directions for administration are clear, and implications for results are given. Of great use is the included CD (DVD for QRI-5). It makes for convenient copying the student and teacher pages. I have not yet viewed the enclosed video, but the book claims that it is helpful to those learning how to use the assessment.
Overall, I have found this book to be a great assessment tool.
By B. Sanders
This is a great resource for testing students' fluency, decoding and basic comprehension.
Do NOT buy it if you have QRI 4. The stories are exactly the same, so the improved layout isn't worth the price.
By mkerins
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