Themed section | New Ways to Assess Reading Skills

This article shares tips on leading a successful reading interview. This method involves talking with students to assess their understanding of a text. Among other things, it enables teachers to observe students’ reading strategies in real time, work around writing difficulties, and personalize the assessment for each student.

Looking for creative ways to assess your students’ reading skills? Discover 10 original activities that can replace a traditional reading test. These activities assess all four dimensions of reading and can be easily adapted to your students’ grade level.

Pass out these worksheets to your students to help them prepare for a reading circle. Each worksheet lists a task that students must complete before the reading circle, as well as the rules they need to follow during the activity. 

Reading journals are valuable companions for students reading a narrative text. They allow students to record important information about the story, as well as their thoughts and reactions.