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Informal Reading/Spelling Assessments

An informal literacy assessment is any type of test that you can use with a child to help you observe his/her understanding about literacy concepts.

Here is a list of FREE literacy assessments that I have used or still use to drive my reading & spelling instruction:

  • Book & Print Awareness Assessment: (Find the download at the bottom of the post)
  • K-3 Phonics Assessment from This Reading Mama
  • Cool Tools: An a.m.a.z.i.n.g. collection of assessments for phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, & comprehension!
  • Jennings Informal Reading Assessment: This informal reading assessment includes word lists, reading passages, and comprehension questions for grades K-8.
  • Running Records: a great go-to resource with helpful tips

Spelling Inventories from Words Their Way: this is such a thorough, yet quick way to assess exactly what your child understands about phonics. There are some spelling inventories, ranging from K to 5th grade.

  • K-5 Spelling Inventories

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Hi! I’m Becky, a homeschooling mama with 4 blessings who keep me on my toes {and knees}. Before homeschooling, I was a classroom teacher (M.Ed.) and reading tutor. Read more about me here.

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