Easy Reading Assesments

Archive for October, 2009

I’m currently a student teacher. We learned the QRI4 in college, and I was wondering the opinions of experienced teachers in regards to the different reading assessment methods/tests.
Which do you like the best, and why?
Thanks!

Tutoring young gentleman in jail. Need to assess his skill level in reading comprehension, grammar and spelling. No materials provided by organization. Are there sights or other places where I can get materials to do this?

I’m doing a book report and using the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) where it says on the summary for policy makers on page 6. I think i’m reading the wrong graph, (I hate graphs), but its the one that says “Global Average Temperature” and is a steep slant upward. I looked to the left it looks down on the left as much as it is up on the right. But the numbers are real small on the side (.5 degrees). Is this right? Global warming means .5 degrees?

This question is for a Literacy course I am taking for my Elementary Education degree. I am required to interview an El. Ed. teacher to find out how they assess their student’s literacy skills. I am looking for answers from any 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade teachers. Please be specific!! Thank you so much!

Anyone know of any good websites that has any?

Lucas was a voracious reader, absorbing novels, biographies, and popular science books. His standardized test scores were all quite high. He also got along fine with other kids during recess, laughing and playing like a perfectly normal twelve year old. But when the bell rang for class, his facial expression changed. An observer might have been reminded of a prisoner returning to his cell. In class, Lucas was one of those kids who slouched at his desk in the back of the room, gazing out a window or trying to find ways to allay his boredom. To that end, he often drew pictures of spaceships. He also drew pictures of dragons attacking spaceships. When truly inspired, he drew pictures opf alien monsters attacking dragons, thus allowing hs spaceships to escape to distant galaxies. Indeed, the inside of his desk was a dense clutter of these fanciful sketches. By late afternoon, too drowsy for dragons, alien monsters, or spaceships, Lucas would gaze hopefully at the white clock on the wall, willing the second hand to move faster, faster. Of course, it never moved faster, and inevitably, he would only become more and more impatient with the painfully slow movement of the hour hand.
The word voracious, found in the first sentence of the paragraph, probably means that Lucas
A. was a rapid reader C. read alot of science fiction
B. read alot of books D. was a rapid but careless reader
Q. 27 (1) Mardi Gras always falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, so its held in February or early March. (2) At that time of year, you can only hope the weather will be warm. (3) But regardless of the weather, my family tries to go to several parades and at least one costume ball. (4) In spite of its reputation for wild times, Mardi Gras week can be fun for the whole family. (5) I think the most exciting time to visit New Orleans is during Mardi Gras.
Q#27 Which sentence most clearly states the writers opinion?
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
Q#28 Which sentence most clearly states a fact?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4