[LIT] quick assessments

[kerry winborne]

I have the students use post-it notes in their books.  I have found my
struggling readers don't have the pressure of writing everything down,
but still can use support from the text to support their answers. 

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[mailto:lit-bounces at literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Haynes
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 12:52 PM
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Subject: [LIT] quick assessments


I am interested in finding and implementing several "quick check"-type
assessment of reading and writing.  For example, if I have taught a
mini-lesson on predictions, I might have the students write predictions
prior to the indep. reading that day, and provide evidence for their
predictions on the back of the card.  During indep reading, I can go
around and "quick check" to see who may benefit from invitational
groups, etc.

I would love to hear other ideas of ways to quick check student's
independent level of practice regarding any strategies associated with
reading or writing you might use in your classrooms.

Thanks!

"My heart is singing for joy this morning.  A miracle has happened!  The
light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil's mind, and
behold, all things have changed." --Anne Sullivan
 
Melinda Hawkins
5th Grade LA/SS
McCulloch Intermediate School
Highland Park ISD
(214) 780-2325
haynesm at hpisd.org





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