Assessment+and+Evaluation

=__Examples of assessment data used to guide instruction__= We had been working on the importance of sequence for comprehension and had gone over the different sequence words we use to guide our stories. The students were asked to use their sequence words to tell a story on index cards. These sequence cards could then be traded with their peers to try to solve with sequence words. This allowed for some peer review prior to my own review of the cards. Some wrote their bedtime routine, others their morning routine, and summarized a story they had read. Here is a sample of their work with my comment card as well: ===//Quiz on fiction, non-fiction, and information fiction. More than half of the class had a perfect score, while four missed 1, one missed 2, and two missed 3. After the quiz, we held a mini lesson to review the information for those who needed it. Here is the original as well as student samples://===

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//Original Quiz Document//

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====**After a mini lesson on informational fiction, I had the students each choose one of the books I had set out (all were information fiction). They were each given a post-it and told to write atleast one fact that they learned from their book. Here are just a few of those post-its:**==== ====**The students had to do research on the computer to find information on their chosen topic for their All About books. After going over fact and opinion and gathering the information they thought they needed to answer their Want to Know questions, I had them write five facts they discovered and want to include in their book. Many could only come up with 3 or 4, but they will do book research for the ones remaining. Here is a sample of one students work:**==== This student has chosen guitars as her topic. She has given me four facts that have to do with electric guitars. Because she has found so much information that she wants to share, her book will probably have a few extra sections to exhibit all she has learned. = = =//__Standards Covered During Practicum__//=

**Standard 1 - Language**
**GLE 0201.1.1** Demonstrate control of basic English usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure.

**Standard 2 - Communication**
**GLE 0201.2.1** Develop critical listening skills essential for comprehension, problem solving, and task completion. **GLE 0201.2.2** Develop critical speaking skills essential for effective communication.

** Standard 3 - Writing **
**GLE 0201.3.1** Write in a variety of modes for different audiences and purposes. **GLE 0201.3.2** Employ various prewriting strategies. **GLE 0201.3.4** Revise first drafts for clearer meaning, correct capitalization, and punctuation. **GLE 0201.3.5** Evaluate own and other people’s written work. **GLE 0201.3.6** Determine how, when, and whether to incorporate graphics into written work.

** Standard 4 - Research **
**GLE 0201.4.1** Define and narrow a question for research appropriate to grade level and ability. **GLE 0201.4.2** Gather relevant information to answer a research question.

**Standard 5 - Logic**
**GLE 0201.5.1** Continue to develop the ability to think logically. **GLE 0201.5.2** Apply logic in a variety of ways.

**Standard 6 - Informational Text**
**GLE 0201.6.1** Follow simple multi-step directions in a short informational text.

**Standard 7 - Media**
**GLE 0201.7.1** Recognize the purpose of media is to inform, persuade, and/or entertain. **GLE 0201.7.2** Enhance oral presentation and/or written work with a visual medium. **GLE 0201.8.1** Explore and experience various literary genres. **GLE 0201.8.2** Employ a variety of basic reading comprehension strategies. **GLE 0201.8.3** Develop reading fluency and accuracy.

**Reading Content Standard 1.0**
The student will develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and nonprint text. **1.03** Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of print. **1.08** Develop and use pre-reading strategies. **1.09** Use active comprehension strategies to derive meaning while reading and check for understanding after reading. **1.10** Introduce informational skills to facilitate learning. **1.12** Read independently for a variety of purposes. **1.13** Experience various literary genres. **1.14** Develop and maintain a motivation to read.