Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Retellings as Formative Assessment. |
| Authors: |
Fisher, Douglas1 dfisher@sdsu.edu, Frey, Nancy1 nfrey@sdsu.edu |
| Source: |
Educational Leadership. Apr2021, Vol. 78 Issue 7, p76-77. 2p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Verbal ability tests, *Reading comprehension ability testing, *Language ability testing, *Limited English-proficient students, *Virtual classrooms, Vocabulary ability testing |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses how teachers may utilize oral retellings to assess the reading comprehension and language skills of students. Topics explored include the evaluation of student's understanding of short narratives, the effectiveness of oral retellings in evaluating the academic vocabulary of English language learners, and the necessity of this assessment tool in virtual classrooms. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
