At a Glance
This informal reading assessment involves:
Targeted Skills: Self Reflection and Emotional Awareness, Reading for meaning, Self expression through writing
Age/Grade: Grade K-4
Format: Instant PDF Download (Print & Go / Prep-friendly)
What’s Included in this Informal Reading Assessment?
- Total Pages: 14 printable pages
- Components:
- Level 1 (Pictures Only): Simple smile/neutral/frown apple rating scale—perfect for Pre-K, K, emerging readers, or ELL students.
- Level 2 (Pictures + Text Labels): Rated choices (“I love it,” “I’m ok with it,” “I don’t like it,” “I really don’t like it”) paired with visual prompts.
- Level 3 (Targeted Checkboxes): Specific “YES / SOMETIMES / NO” questions about decoding, comprehension, spelling, and writing enjoyment.
- Level 4 (Open-Ended Written Response): Short-answer essay prompts for older or more advanced writers to share their thoughts, worries, and hobbies.
- Differentiating Options: 4 differentiated levels, available in both color and grayscale.
Why It Works
This zero-prep, differentiated and engaging resource works by allowing students to honestly assess how they feel about reading and writing. This in turn allows you to tailor your literacy instruction to their needs. No more guessing about why a student is reluctant to read or write. They can let you know and this resource opens up doors for conversations and understanding which leads to more specific and meaningful goal setting.
How To Use This Informal Reading Assessment
There are many ways to use this print and go resource, including
- Beginning-of-Year Audit to assess student attitudes,
- Whole class audit to determine how a reading unit is being received,
- Tutoring and Homeschooling Check-Ins
- Inform Parent-Teacher conferences
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Ready to find out how your students really feel about reading and writing?
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