How to Create Assessments for ELA Literature | Grades 6-8 – Snapshot of Included Resources:

• 2-Hour Self-Paced Virtual Professional Development Workshop
• Workshop Workbook
• Test Creation in Steps
• Test Templates
• 205 Question Stems
• Data Analysis Tools
• Ready-to-Use Assessment

Reading skills are paramount, and as guardians of knowledge, you play a pivotal role in shaping the literary foundation of future generations. In this virtual workshop, we will embark on a journey to refine and elevate our approach to reading assessment, recognizing assessment’s foundational role in gauging student progress then tailoring instructional strategies so students continue to learn and grow.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to effectively create, implement, and analyze ELA assessments for the middle grades. From assessing comprehension skills to evaluating critical thinking and analysis, the goal is to empower you with a comprehensive toolkit that enables you to design thoughtful, rigorous assessments for the rest of your teaching career. Throughout the workshop, we will delve into best practices, explore assessment methods, and share valuable resources that seamlessly and efficiently integrate into your teaching toolkit.

Through the workshop lessons and using “My Name”* from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, you will gain practical insights about test design and creation and discover strategies that can be immediately applied in your instructional planning. Let’s embark on this journey together, inspired by the common goal of fostering literacy skills that will endure far beyond the walls of your classroom. Welcome to the How to Create ELA Assessments for Grades 6-8 Workshop – where knowledge meets application in the pursuit of educational excellence.

* The “My Name” excerpt is used with permission of Stuart Bernstein Representation for Artists, New York, NY and protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States.

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