Teacher Tips
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What can I do with a Read Aloud?
Implement formative assessment strategies to monitor comprehension such as:
- Questioning
- Whiteboard Responses
- Reader's’ Response Journals
- Stop and Jots
- Turn and Talk with Observation
- Cite Text Evidence based upon questioning at the end of the Read Aloud
Questions to Ponder as you plan:
Why is reading aloud important for formative assessment?
- What is a read aloud routine?
- How do I collect formative assessment data during a read aloud?
- How do I provide feedback to students?
- How can students monitor their own learning during a read aloud?
Formative Assessment Strategy:
Student Responses on Whiteboards and Response Journals in use during a Read Aloud
How does this strategy look in action?
Resources for Formative Assessment in Balanced Literacy
