Assessing Language and Literacy with Bilingual Students: Practices to Support English Learners

by Lori Helman, Anne C. Ittner, Kristen L. McMaster

From expert authors, this book guides educators to conduct assessments that inform daily instruction and identify the assets that emergent bilinguals bring to the classroom. Effective practices are reviewed for screening, assessment, and progress monitoring in the areas of oral language, beginning reading skills, vocabulary and comprehension in the content areas, and writing. The book also addresses how to establish schoolwide systems of support that incorporate family and community engagement. Packed with practical ideas and vignettes, the book focuses on grades K–6, but also will be useful to middle and high school teachers. Appendices include reproducible forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
 

Genres: Language

230 pages, Paperback

Published October 22, 2019

Reviews

[rosemary paulson]

Read for my ESL endorsement class. Honestly this was the first book of the many I’ve read for this endorsement that offered some actual classroom action steps and realistic ideas. Pretty educational, in a very specific and authentic way.

[Dora]

A comprehensive book on assessing bilingual and multilingual students. Highly recommend as an educator book club to reflect and grow in our literacy and assessment practices.

[Gabby Flores]

Summer class done!