EDRD 7717: M2 Reading Inventory Demo YouTube Video

As I was watching the reading inventory demo video there were a few ideas that I picked up that I could definitely see myself using.  At the beginning of the school year we always make sure to give a reading inventory so that we can see where the students are reading and also what their interests are.  A lot of times at this age we hear a lot about non-fiction.  Here are my thoughts/ what I liked about the demo:

• "Do you like to read?" I really think this is an important question in figuring out whether a student is a reluctant reader or a brave reader.  This gives a lot of insight into the student's reading life both in and out of school.
• "What do you like to read?" This is a perfect question to ask to get to know your students interests.
• "Who is a good reader?" This question allows the teacher to see who the students looks up to in their reading life.  It may be a classmate, celebrity, author, or a family member.  You can use this information to help encourage the student.

Reading inventories are a wonderful informal assessment that can be used to get to know your students and gauge their reading interest/levels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHAZyRKKbic