[MOSAIC] IRI guiding instructionRI

[DeMilleReed at aol.com]

My Title I partner and I find IRIs in general (we use the QRI and The  
Stieglitz) to be very beneficial in planning instruction.  We do a miscue  analysis 
based on the passage reading and can get an indication of which  comprehension 
and retell areas to delve into deeper. 
 
Cathy R.
Title I Reading
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/7/2008 6:51:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
janine_batzle at msn.com writes:

A  caution about the John's IRI -- I find it quick but it can give you an  
inflated score because there isn't enough text to read.  There are very  short 
passages.  The QRI, now QRI IV seems to be used most often across  the U.S.  It 
has both narrative and expository text samples starting at  the pre-primer 
level.  Each assessment provides comprehension questions  and a retelling 
section, identifying whether the text is independent,  instructional, or at a 
frustration level for the reader.  An IRI provides  different information than DRA, 
F & P, or ATI.  The purpose of an IRI  is to measure a year's growth and the 
other assessments measure growth along  the way (by text levels, developmental 
zones, or benchmark mastery.  The  IRI is not very beneficial for guiding 
instruction.  Janine Batzle  
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I used the Jerry John's IRI for 12 years. I don't  know if it was the 'best',
but I liked it because it was quick and  easy. deb

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What INFORMAL READING INVENTORY (IRI)  do you prefer? I have used the
Stieglitz, Burns & Roe,  Silvarolli and a few from reading textbooks. We use
the DRA for  grades 1 and 2 at present but we switch to the IRI in grades 3
and  4, largely because of time constraints. 

I have seen some  reviews of Burns and Roe in which people feel some of the
passages  are very dated. The Silvarolli (in my opinion) is the least
accurate. I like the Stieglitz for a number of reasons. Any thoughts  about
any of these or other IRIs? And what about the QRI? How does  it compare?

Thanks for your advice! :)

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