Monday, April 20, 2009

What Fifth Graders Should Know

By the time a student enters fifth grade, their literacy development has come a long way since their early Kindergarten days. Students at this age should be reading more fluently, and should be able to read more challenging texts in a variety of genres. Students should also be able to identify and use a variety of reading strategies and skills to help with with comprehension and vocabulary. Students should also be able to have meaningful conversations about literature and be able to respond to literature both orally and in writing.

This blog will outline a variety of different assessment strategies appropriate for fifth graders, as well as some instructional strategies that can be used in the classroom to help further students' understanding of reading and writing. This list of assessments should not be viewed as a complete list, but rather a starting point. There are a variety of both formal and informal assessments out there, all with their own personal benefits and drawbacks. My hope is that this blog will at least help you find a starting point for assessing reading and writing.

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