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 ----- Original Message ----- From: Deb Smith<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'<mailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Best IRI
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 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 12:19 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org<mailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: [MOSAIC] Best IRI 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! :) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org<mailto:Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org<http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org>. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive<http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive>. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org<mailto:Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org<http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org>. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive<http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive>. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
