I that this is a great way to assess a student`s reading level. This method, COCA, helps allow you as a teacher to work one on one with a student to get a better understanding on the student`s reading level. There are two different levels that can be used, Salmon and Dragonflies. This is good becasue you can chose which one fits best for all different types of students. Also, by a teacher asking the students questions it helps the teacher get a better understanding on what the student`s comprehension level is.
I don't think you will get a reading level indicator as you do from informal reading inventory (or qualitative reading inventory), but it will certainly give you perspectives on what area of comprehension students need to work on. Maybe you can share your interpretation in class for clarification. :-)
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