ESL Assessment Links

4Teachers.org. (n.d.). Project based learning. http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml

RubiStar. (2008). http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

Teachnology. http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/

Wiggins, G. (2011). Big ideas: An authentic assessment e-journal - http://www.authenticeducation.org/ae_bigideas/

Study Guides and Strategies

Author:  Joe F. Landsberger

Website address:  http://www.studygs.net/preread.htm

5 attributes for building literacy of English Learners:

* Culturally relevant -- Culture(s):  All

* Effective strategy for English Learners -- Strategy name:  Pre Questions

* Authority -- Well known source

* Age Appropriate -- Grade Level: 6^th-8^th

* Navigation with ease -- Links, design, feedback buttons:  Accessible

Pros:

• Pre-Reading strategy that guides the ELs in the comprehension process.
• Enables teachers to prepare questions in advance of reading.
• Guides students as they complete their reading assignment.
• Teacher can help students develop their own questions, which will help them establish purpose and focus.
• Great strategy in activating prior knowledge.
• Students get an idea of what they are going to be exposed to from the reading.