Session Preparation

What do you already know?

Print and complete the Assessment Semantic Map (PDF).

	Save your Assessment Semantic Map to update and revise throughout the session.

Read these articles:

Literacy Assessment Part: 1 | 2 | 3 (PDF)
Winograd, P., and H. J. Arrington. "Best Practices in Literacy Assessment." In Gambrell, L. B., et al., eds. Best Practices in Literacy Instruction. 2d. ed., 218-241. New York, N.Y.: The Guilford Press, 1999.

Assessing Reading Part: 1 | 2 | 3 (PDF)
Harp, B., and J. Brewer. "Assessing Reading and Writing in the Early Years." In Strickland, D. S., and L. M. Morrow, eds. Beginning Reading and Writing, 154-167. New York, N.Y.: Teachers College Press, 2000.

Review these important terms:

Anecdotal record
Assessment
Evaluation
Kidwatching
Miscue
Miscue analysis
Portfolio assessment
Rubric
Running Record

Revise your chart:

Return to your Assessment Semantic Map. Add any new thoughts, ideas, or questions based on your readings and review of important terms.

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