Alternative Assessment Techniques for Reading & Writing

by Wilma H. Miller

Book Overview

This practical resource helps elementary classroom, remedial reading, and LD teachers make the best possible informal assessment of a child's specific reading, writing, and spelling strengths and weaknesses and attitudes toward reading.

Written in easy-to-follow nontechnical language, it provides a multitude of tested informal assessment strategies and devices, such as "kid watching," retellings, journals, IRIs, writing surveys, portfolios,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130425680
• ISBN13: 9780130425683
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.2" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Alternative Assessment Techniques: Reading and Writing

The product I received was in excellent condition and arrived at my house in a timely manner. I was very pleased with the sender because they contacted me via email to let me know that they had sent the package in the mail shortly after it was purchased. Less than a week after purchase, I received my book in better condition than I expected for a great price.

reading assessment book review

this book...although old....is worth having on your shelf as a special ed teacher who is always looking for quick assessments to give students with varying reading levels for IEP purposes. It doesn't give ALL the answers to what deficits a child may have, but it's a good 'second opinion' assessment book. I will use it often!

Great Ideas To Put to Use

Well worth the purchase. I am using this one already and will continue to do so.

Very helpful in teaching reading!

Many checklists and informal reading & writing inventories for teachers in the regular and special education classrooms. Word lists & graded reading passages for 1st graders through 8th grade. Very helpful in determining a child's reading level.