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Diagnostic Assessment for Your Language Arts Classroom

In this video, we focus on using diagnostic assessments during the first 20 days of the school year to understand where your students are in their literacy skills. Establishing a strong foundation through diagnostic assessment allows you to identify individual student needs and adjust your teaching strategies accordingly. We’ll cover specific assessment tools, including writing exercises aimed at making writing fun and stress-free while observing students' storytelling and paragraph skills. Spelling diagnostics provide insights into students' foundational language skills, from phonics to word patterns. Additionally, tools like the Acadiance Maze and Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) help assess reading comprehension and fluency, guiding group placements for guided reading sessions. This diagnostic phase is about gathering valuable information without overwhelming yourself. You’ll learn how to triage areas of need, focusing especially on “bridge kids” who are close to reaching grade-level expectations. This video highlights the importance of community-building, advocating for student support, and using the first few weeks to establish effective routines that set the stage for a successful literacy program all year long.