Assessment for effective strategy instruction in writing

Abstract

Strategy instruction is an effective method for improving the writing skills of students who struggle when writing. It is critical when implementing strategy instruction that assessment of the strategy takes place in addition to assessment of writing. Practitioners should consider strategy assessment to ensure student proper use of strategy. This manuscript details variety in writing assessment and strategy instruction assessment that can be implemented to determine specific student needs for writing instruction. Consideration for practitioners is included.

Keywords:

• Assessment
• self-regulation
• strategy instruction
• students with disabilities
• writing