The Next Step Forward in Running Records

"Our observations, captured in running records, provide a unique view into how a child processes continuous text and help us determine our next steps."

 

– Jan Richardson, C. C. Bates, and Maryann McBride

Videos

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  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears
  • A Visit to the Moon
  • Australia's Amazing Animals
  • TRY IT!

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In this running record of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the student reads a book she’s read once previously.

  • Watch the first video to practice taking a running record.
  • Watch the second video to see the running record in action.
  • Watch the third video for an analysis of the running record.
  • See the filled-in running record below to check your work.

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In this running record of A Visit to the Moon, the student reads a book he’s read once previously.

  • Watch the first video to practice taking a running record.
  • Watch the second video to see the running record in action.
  • Watch the third video for an analysis of the running record.
  • See the filled-in running record below to check your work.

Watch Next

In this running record of Australia's Amazing Animals, the student reads a book he’s read once previously.

  • Watch the first video to practice taking a running record.
  • Watch the second video to see the running record in action.
  • Watch the third video for an analysis of the running record.
  • See the filled-in running record below to check your work.

Watch Next

TRY IT!

Practice taking a running record with these videos. See the filled-in running records below to check your work.

TRY IT!

Practice taking a running record with this video. See the filled-in running records below to check your work.

TRY IT!

Practice taking a running record with this video. See the filled-in running records below to check your work.