<strong>The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment</strong> is every teachersindispensable guide to assessment of all aspects of elementary literacy. ... » 

The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment is every teachersindispensable guide to assessment of all aspects of elementary literacy. It isan engaging and comprehensive resource for practitioners and preserviceteachers that integrates assessment and instruction activities to demonstratepractical ways for embedding test preparation into teaching and learning.Authentic teaching situations and dialogues in a storylike setting helpreaders become part of the background as observers then use the structures andsimilar activities in their own teaching.The authors present specific assessment formats with howto and whentoguidelines for reading writing and speakingillustrated with rich examplesdialogues scenarios checklists and student samples. An essential teachersresource for linking literacy instruction and assessment more closelyevaluating grading and providing meaningful instruction while conforming tocurrent testing mandates this is also an invaluable reference for coaches andadministrators. «