The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

Diane M. Barone is Professor Literacy Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.  In her role at the university, she teaches courses in early literacy, diversity and literacy, and qualitative research.  Her research interests center on young children, especially in high poverty schools, and how they develop in literacy.  Her most current study followed 16 children from kindergarten through to Grade 6 to document their literacy growth.  She has been an editor of Reading Research Quarterly and has written numerous articles, book chapters, and books.  Some of her recent books include Reading First in the Classroom with Joan Taylor and Darrin Hardman, Literacy and Young Children: Research-Based Practices with Lesley Morrow, Teaching Early Literacy: Development, Assessment, and Instruction with Marla Mallette and Shelley Xu, and The National Board Certification Handbook.  She is also Principal Investigator for Reading First in Nevada and serves as a member of the board for the International Reading Association.

Demonstrates practical ways to integrate assessments and instruction, and offers specific multiple assessment formats illustrated with rich examples, dialogues, scenarios, checklists, and student samples.

AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction1. Assessments With a Focus on Learning: Purposes and Promises The Historical Root of the Matter Which Literacies? Audiences and Types of Assessments Timing of Tests Reasons for Assessments Final Thoughts2. Writing Assessments Brief Historical Overview of Writing Assessments Writing Assessments Today Types of Writing Assessments Writing Tasks Evaluation Tools Writing Assessment Formats Assessing Processes Assessing Products Organizing and Administering Your Own Scoring Session Final Thoughts3. Reading Asessment Teacher-Created Assessments Commercial Assessments Ongoing Assessments Used to Monitor Progress End-of-Year Assessment Final Thoughts4. Oral and Visual Assessments Speaking Listening Viewing and Experiencing Audience and Purpose Importance of a Variety of Assessment Forms and Products Final Thoughts5. Assessment Portfolios What Is an Assessment Portfolio? What Are the Issues Surrounding Portfolios? Final Thoughts6. Putting Assessment in Perspective Overview of Assessment Data Uses of Assessment A Few Final Assessment Caveats Additional Resources for Assessment Final ThoughtsIndex