Informal Reading Inventories (IRIs)

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  • Johns, J.L., L’Allier, S.K., & Johns, B. (2012). Making the most of informal reading inventories: Moving from purposeful assessment to targeted instruction. In E. Ortlib and E. H. Cheek Jr. (Eds.), Using informative assessments towards effective literacy practices. (pp. 39-73). Retrieved from https://UQL.eblib.com.au/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1035089
  • Johnson, A. (2013a, April 18). Informal reading inventory example [Video file]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFpjMPxIpvU
  • Johnson, A. (2013b, April 18). Informal reading inventory – Taylor [Video file]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c6OmHv2Nls
  • Nilsson, N. L. (2008). A critical analysis of eight informal reading inventories. The Reading Teacher, 61(7), 526-536.
  • Provost, M.C., Lambert, M.A., & Babkie, A.M. (2010).  Informal reading inventories: Creating teacher-designed literature-based assessments. Intervention in School and Clinic, 45(4), 211-220. doi: 10.1177.1053451209353444
  • Rogers, T., Winters, K. L., Bryan, G., Price, J., McCormick, F., House, L., . . . Sinclaire, C. (2006). Developing the IRIS: Toward situated and valid assessment measures in collaborative professional development and school reform in literacy. The Reading Teacher, 59(6), 544-553.
  • Ruscoe, K. A. (2003). Informal reading assessment. Retrieved from: https://www.paec.org/itrk3/files/pdfs/readingPdfs/coolToolsAll.pdf