Effective Assessment and Intervention Practices in the ELA C…

Introduction (1 paragraph)

• Provide an overview of the importance of assessment and intervention in the ELA classroom.

Assessment (12 paragraphs)

• What are the traits of a quality, reliable assessment?
• How should assessment be used effectively in the ELA classroom?

Instruction (12 paragraphs)

• What are the tenets of strong ELA instruction?
• How can explicit, multisensory, and sequential instruction guide lesson planning?

Planning Intervention (12 paragraphs)

• How can teachers plan targeted interventions?
• How can struggling readers be identified?

Struggling Readers (12 paragraphs)

• Who are struggling readers? What traits and habits may they exhibit?
• What is dyslexia, and what are some common myths and truths about it?

Intervention Strategies (23 paragraphs)

• Select 23 areas (spelling, vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, fluency).
• Discuss research-based strategies to support students in these areas.

Conclusion (12 paragraphs)

• Summarize how the knowledge gained in this course will shape your instructional practices in future semesters.

References

• Include any references in APA formatting (7th edition).