35 Rubrics & Checklists to Assess Reading and Writing (Grades K-2)

Documenting students' work in reading, writing, and integrated projects is quick, clear, and easy with these 35 classroom-tested rubrics. Drawing on her extensive experience as a teacher, the author shares step-by-step directions for using them. Share them with students so they know the qualities of a good performance, share them with parents to give them a detailed picture of their children's progress.

Adele Fiderer has extensive experience as a classroom teacher and language arts staff developer. Currently, she is an education writer, and is the author of several Scholastic Teaching Resources, including the popular 25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing and Practical Assessments for Literature-Based Reading Classrooms. Adele also serves as a consultant for several school districts in New York, presenting workshops and inservice courses. The best rewards of her work, she says, are the wonderful ideas and insights she collects from experienced and generous teachers to share with others through her books.