I totally agree that QRI is the best reading inventory I have used. The DRA is
not practical for the classroom as it takes so long and uses a LOT of paper
just for one student/one test. When it takes 8 sheets of paper to test one
student, that is excessive. I also feel like the DRA is more a
ional Development
Can you elaborate? Do you mean the book by Tanny McGregor?
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM, James W Hall wrote:
> I have only words for you: Comprehension Connections! It is a useful and
> practical tool for teachers in all grades.
>
> Jamee Hall, Reading Spe
I have only words for you: Comprehension Connections! It is a useful and
practical tool for teachers in all grades.
Jamee Hall, Reading Specialist
Matoaca Elementary School
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The same is true here. K-3 teachers give two major assessments the first
quarter of school and then a county benchmark test. The teachers spend so much
time assessing that there is a significant loss of instructional time.
Jamee Hall, Reading Specialist
Matoaca Elementary School
"Worry less a
Test Talk by Amy H. Green & Glennon Doyle Melton is a great book in the area of
academic vocabulary. Bringing Words to Life by Isabel Beck is also a must.
Marzano's book is titled Building Academic Vocabulary.
Jamee Hall, Reading Specialist
Matoaca Elementary School
"Worry less about losing bo
You need Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones. I have been teaching 33 years and
it is the most practical classroom management resource I have ever read. I
also had the privilege of taking a class which offered additional training.
You can also read more information online at http://www.fredjones
The students at my elementary school (K-5) enjoy having a Mystery Reader over
the morning announcements. I ask a member of the staff to tape an excerpt from
a Dr. Seuss book. Each class has one guess. The first class who sends the
correct answer receives a prize, such as a book for their clas
I would also like a copy of this. Thanks!
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Jamee Hall
Matoaca Elementary School
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too
dark to read."Groucho Marx
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