Writing Assessment Checklist Freebie

When school gets back into session, I will be kicking it into high gear to prepare my students for the WV Writing Assessment as part of the Westest 2.  I prepared this checklist for my students to use as they write.  This checklist will help my students get used to the rubric that will be available to them as they take the assessment.  I am in the process of compiling all of my writing resources into one giant writing mega pack.  This will also include the narrative resources I am currently working on as well as some writing bellringers.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of the checklists.  I love hearing from you!
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Informal Assessment: Making the most of every moment

I am trying to make the most of every moment in my classroom this year.  I have been doing a lot more informal assessment which has really helped inform my teaching.  I use my white boards a ton especially in math class for doing quick checks for understanding.  I decided to also use the exit slip idea as well.  I created a bunch of number cards, money cards, and clock cards.  As the students leave the room, I flash one of the number cards at them.  The students either have to read the number, identify a digit in a place, or tell me the value of a digit.  I haven't done the money or time cards yet because I've really been drilling place value these past few weeks.  My plan is to also use the cards as the students enter the room as well.  I can't get over how the students have responded to this idea.  If I don't get the cards out on the way out the door, they ask for them.  I hung library pockets on my door frame and put the cards in them so all I have to do is grab them as they line up.  I've been using them at restroom time and any other time we have to wait in the hallway.  It's been great!