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Grounded in research and rooted in practice, this book shows teachers of elementary students how tuse formative assessment tbuild literacy and language skills across the curriculum Based onáthe authorsáworkáwith English Language Learners, but relevant tall learners, Formative Assessment for Literacy, Grades K-6 includes methods for using formative assessment strategies tdevelop 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 teffectively incorporate formative assessment The final chapter offers guidance for planning professional development in literacy assessment
