Formative Assessment for Literacy, Grades K-6 - Building Reading and Academic Language Skills Across the Curriculum (Paperback)

Grounded in research and rooted in practice, this book shows teachers of elementary students how to use formative assessment to build literacy and language skills across the curriculum. Based onathe authors'aworkawith English Language Learners, but relevant to all learners, Formative Assessment for Literacy, Grades K-6 includes methods for using formative assessment strategies to develop listening skills, oral language, and reading comprehension. The authors assist instructors by: Showing how formative assessment fits within broader frameworks for assessment and instruction Examining the stages in literacy skill development Discussing the teacher knowledge needed to effectively incorporate formative assessment The final chapter offers guidance for planning professional development in literacy assessment.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	April 2008
Editors:	Alison L Bailey • Margaret Heritage
Dimensions:	254 x 177 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-4908-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-4129-4908-4
Barcode:	9781412949088

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