Discover Phonics - PROGRAM SAMPLER

13 Assessment Types Benchmark Diagnostic Weekly Quizzes • Sound-spelling relationships • Spelling words Cumulative Quizzes • Sound-spelling relationships • Spelling words Writing Prompts and Rubrics References: Gottlieb, M. (2016). Assessing English language learners: bridges to educational equity: connecting academic language proficiency to student achievement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, A SAGE Company. Moll, L. C., Soto‐Santiago, S. L., & Schwartz, L. (2013). Funds of knowledge in changing communities. International Handbook of Research on Children's Literacy, Learning, and Culture, 172-183. Assessment Routine EXPLORE AND LEARN Offer time for students to preview any graphics or visuals. This can activate background knowledge and help them recall what they know from the unit. In addition, go over the language of the instructions to ensure students comprehend in advance what they are being asked to do. PRACTICE The lesson tasks include many formative assessments that appear continuously via activities so that metacognition about learning develops clearly. COMMUNICATE Once assessments are completed (formative or summative), discuss them with children so they can see what they have learned and where to grow. Capitalize on the known and ensure responsive instruction based on results. ASSESSMENT Collect written answers and take anecdotal notes as part of formative assessments, in addition to the formative assessments included in the teacher edition, and summative components. It is recommended to follow the units and assessments in a sequential order, so that the carefully planned pedagogical sequence is followed.