Flynt-Cooter Reading Inventory for the Classroom
by Robert B. Cooter, E. Sutton Flynt, Kathleen Spencer Cooter
Category: Education

Designed to help educators assess the "Big Five" components of reading instruction as identified by the National Reading Panel-phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension-the CRI is recognized as a leader in the field for its ability to ensure quick and reliable assessment of the reading skills and needs of students in grades Pre-K through 12. The groundbreaking features that made this book's original edition a top choice of teachers and literacy coaches for many decades are continued here, along with a number of changes that make the analysis of data more efficient and increase student learning, among them a Spanish version to help educators better serve the needs of English speakers and/or English learners. In response to suggestions from teachers, researchers, and teacher education professionals, the authors have made a number of changes intended to make the Flynt/Cooter CRI-2 even easier to use in real-world classrooms, make the analysis of data more efficient, and increase student learning. Included is coverage of: The Common Core Standards for the English Language ArtsResponse to Intervention (RtI) sectionsAcademic Vocabulary ListsExpanded "IF_THEN" chartsQuick Reference GuideFluency Norms for grades 1-8Concepts of Print testPhonics Test Reviewers Rave: "The text's strength lies in providing a good foundation of knowledge in administering, scoring and applying literacy assessment to instruction. It is comprehensive enough that students are able to engage in multiple assessments without being overwhelmed." - Judith Dunkerly, University of Nevada Las Vegas "I think the completeness of the text is what makes it a rich and excellent resource. I am very impressed with the Special Ed and 504 sections of the book and the extent to which the needs of these important populations are addressed." - Laurie Goodman, California State University, Fresno ""The Comprehensive Reading Inventory" would be very useful for instructors involved in planning and implementing tier 2 and 3 reading interventions. It gives you a great deal of background information on each individual student. This assessment is very comprehensive and would also be beneficial to afterschool tutors and/or private tutoring companies." - Melissa Knapp, Robert E. Lillard Elementary Design Center, Nashville, TN