Chapter 10 Deck - Assessment

Question 1

What is authentic assessment in ELA?

Answer 1

Evaluation through real-world tasks like literary analysis essays, creative writing projects, presentations on literature, and portfolio development

Question 2

How should ELA teachers use formative assessment?

Answer 2

Through reading conferences, writing workshops, discussion observations, quick writes, exit tickets, and ongoing feedback on literary analysis

Question 3

What should be included in an ELA portfolio?

Answer 3

Writing samples showing growth, reading responses, literary analyses, creative pieces, reflection on learning, evidence of revision process

Question 4

Key elements of effective ELA rubrics

Answer 4

Clear criteria for literary analysis, writing mechanics, use of textual evidence, organization of ideas, depth of interpretation

Question 5

How to assess student discussions in ELA?

Answer 5

Use observation checklists, track participation patterns, evaluate quality of textual evidence, assess building on others’ ideas, monitor analytical thinking