Assessment: Observation

Teachers name: Students name and date:

Skill

Reading

1 Cannot read in English or has very limited ability to do so.

2 Recognizes simple patterns and structures. Comprehension of vocabulary is simple. Possibly doesnt enjoy reading or reading about certain topics.

3 Hesitates with more difficult texts but attempts to complete reading. Can read 1-2 paragraphs with ease. Begins to find a zest for reading. Accurate spelling observed approx. 50% of the time. Is able to write a paragraph with ease. Grammar needs improvement. Is able to grasp simple words and phrases and occasionally more complex sentences. Carries out directions correctly on first attempt approx. 50%

Writing

Does not know how to write in English or has very limited ability to do so.

Can write simple phrases or thoughts but not complex phrases or thoughts.

Listening

Does not understand and is unable to follow written or spoken directions in English.

Struggles with both complex and simple phrases and words. Directions must be repeated several times to student before s/he understands. Carries out

4 Can read approx. 1-2 pages with ease. Can comprehend meaning of a text fairly accurately. Student enjoys reading a variety of topics. Accurate spelling observed more than 50% of the time. Is able to write up to 2 paragraphs using good handle of grammar. Can comprehend a variety of sentences and is able to correctly carry out directions with more than 50% accuracy on first attempt.

5 Avid and enthusiastic reader. Reads at a fast speed. Can read multiple pages and easily grasps vocabulary and grammar. Can write up to a page or more with advanced use of spelling, grammar, vocabulary. Uses idioms in writing correctly Listens with ease. Carries out directions correctly nearly 100% of the time on the first attempt.

Speaking

Does not speak at all.

directions correctly on first attempt less than 50% of the time. Speaks only when prompted and is otherwise uncomfortable. Prolonged pausing is observed. Fluency is struggling.

of the time.

Interaction

Student has no interaction with classmates and/or teachers.

Student only interacts with others when prompted. Seems uncomfortable in classroom environment.

Can initiate a simple conversation. Pauses but eventually comes up with word or phrase. Grammar and vocabulary still needs improvement. Student asks questions if doesnt understand a concept. Interacts freely with 1 or 2 classmates.

Student uses more complex verb tenses and has a better handle of correct English grammar.

Correct intonation, wider range of vocabulary and can speak with accurate

Student is comfortable in classroom environment. Talks with almost every classmate at some point. Contributes a fair amount in class discussions.

Student is outgoing and/or attempts to make friends with everyone.

A is placed in one box corresponding to ratings 1-5 for each skill to denote what was observed. Teacher can write any additional notes below: