Assessment

Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes

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A 3-day exam assesses readers' comprehension. After hearing a passage from the story Kittens First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes, scholars work with a partner to discuss and sketch what they found memorable. Peers share their final products with the rest of the class. A second reading leads the way to question answering on a graphic organizer and another round of peer discussions. The writing ends the assessment with a prompt about a scene from the story. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct the assessment during ELA center rotations, sit at one center working with each small group throughout the week
  • Keep assessments to compare with the progress made in other tests in the series 
  • Review assessments keeping an eye out for particularly challenging areas, plan mini-lessons accordingly 
Classroom Considerations
  • Copies and writing materials are required 
  • This test is the first of seven 
Pros
  • An extension activity is included 
  • Plan instructions are written clearly and in detail 
  • Includes scaffolding ideas 
Cons
  • The worksheets need to be reorganized to best fit the writing needs of your learners