QRI-5

QRI -5 stands for Qualitative Reading Inventory 5th edition and provides a several assessment options for evaluating  a student's reading level.  From the results of analysis, the teacher is able to group students for guided reading, literacy circles, and readers workshop assignments.  The QRI-5 inncludes the running record, miscue analysis and comprehension checklist.  It is a flexible tool for teachers to use, allowing the teacher to choose the number and type of passages the student will read to demonstrate reading comprehension and fluency.  In the younger grades, the QRI can be used for word identification.  The QRI-5 can be used in all grade levels (K-12) to assess reading comprehension through the use of retelling, questioning, and think-alouds (thinking out loud while reading).