How to assess language arts

Language Arts test

By Manuel Illescas

What is Language Arts?

“Art” is a way of communicating an idea, whether it is done through music, paint, sculpture, or dance. The goal of “art” is to communicate an idea. Now add the word “language” to that concept. The goal of “language arts” is to be able to use a language proficiently in order to communicate an idea.

The Parts of Language ArtsSince we want our children to be proficient at communicating Ideas through language, we want to make sure we cover all the ways language occurs. So language arts include the four main components of• Listening,• Reading,• Speaking, and• Writing.

Characteristics of Effective AssessmentEffective assessment assists learning.

uses a wide range of tools and methodsis based on authentic tasksis ongoing and continuousis based on criteria that students know and understandis a collaborative process involving studentsfocuses on what students have learned and can do

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