About This Book

Basic Reading Inventory: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve and Early Literacy Assessments, 12th Edition

The Basic Reading Inventory is a comprehensive tool designed to help teachers assess, interpret, and develop responsive reading instruction for their students. This book is a go-to resource for educators looking to evaluate and improve their students' reading levels from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by teachers and educators in elementary and middle school settings. It's also a valuable resource for reading specialists, literacy coaches, and anyone involved in early literacy assessments. The book provides detailed performance booklets, summary sheets, and an Expert Noticing Observation Guide to support teachers in their assessments.

History and Editions

The 12th edition of the Basic Reading Inventory has been updated to include the latest research and methodologies in early literacy assessments. This edition was published in 2016 and has been widely adopted in educational institutions. The book includes performance booklets for different grade levels (Forms A through LL), along with a large annotated bibliography on research and resources related to informal reading inventories.

Author and Other Works

The authors of the Basic Reading Inventory are Laurie Elish-Piper and Jerry Johns. Laurie Elish-Piper is known for her expertise in reading assessment and instruction, while Jerry Johns has contributed significantly to the development of educational resources. This book is part of a series that includes other editions and related materials designed to support teachers in their reading instruction.

Key Features

Comprehensive Assessments: The book provides a detailed framework for assessing students' reading levels, including three reading levels: sight word recognition, phonemic awareness, and comprehension.
Instructional Uses: The inventory results can be used to inform instructional decisions, target interventions for reading difficulties, and develop responsive reading instruction.
Targeted Interventions: The book includes strategies for targeted interventions to help students overcome reading challenges.
Development, Reliability, and Validity Data: It provides data on the development, reliability, and validity of the Basic Reading Inventory, ensuring that the assessments are accurate and reliable.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

ISBN-13: 9781524905620
ISBN-10: 1524905623

Publication Details

Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co
Publication Date: 2016
Number of Pages: 456
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

11th Edition: Not available (this is the latest edition)
Related ISBNs:
9781524905620 (Kindergarten through Grade Twelve and Early Literacy Assessments)
9781524905623 (Kindergarten through Grade Twelve and Early Literacy Assessments)

Rental Options:

The book is available for purchase in various formats, including new and used copies. Rental options may vary depending on the retailer.

Supplemental Materials:

While the book itself includes performance booklets, summary sheets, and an Expert Noticing Observation Guide, supplemental materials may not be guaranteed with rental or used book purchases[2][4].

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for the Basic Reading Inventory, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.