Monitoring Literacy Learning

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How Do I Know My Students

Are Becoming Better Readers and Writers?

Alice Jean has learned how to identify all upper-case letters of the alphabet, and is developing skills in matching spoken word to print.

Alvin is aware of print in the environment, and is just developing awareness of book parts.

Devon is working on his upper- and lower-case letters, and is just beginning to be aware of different purposes of print.

Wouldn't it be helpful to have a system to show the progress students are making toward their learning objectives? A monitoring system can help you make adjustments in your teaching throughout the year to meet students' learning …