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Formative Assessment for Literacy, Grades K-6: Building Reading and Academic Language Skills Across the Curriculum
Author: Alison Bailey and Margaret Heritage
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication Date: 03-13-2008
Pages: 224
Available for purchase online at: http://www.amazon.com/Formative-Assessment-Literacy-Grades-K-6/dp/1412949084/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208296950&sr=1-1

Brief Description:
Grounded in research and practice, this book shows both new and experienced teachers how to use formative assessment as an integral part of effective language and literacy instruction for all students, including English language learners.

The book discusses the stages of reading and language development and offers strategies for developing
students reading skills and understanding of academic language.