2. Key Components in Improving Reading Development Oral Language Phonological Awareness Print and Book Knowledge Alphabetic Principle Fluency Comprehension Written Expression

3. Role of the Teacher for Second Language Learners Develope an instructional program that meets the needs of your students design a plan for students Make the classroom an environment for students to engage in extended dialogues Keep a daily log to assess students' progress

4. Assessment Techniques Pre Test and Post Test Surveys Self-Evaluations Have the student learn to recognize his/her own progress by taking the time to reflect. Self- reflection, an important concept in any form of assessment, is a particularly important component of a student portfolio. 1 Discussion A discussion provides a safe, open forum where children are encouraged to speak, listen, and respond to opinions, feelings, and ideas regarding the designated topic. 1 Star Center.(2005, Aug 25) Assessment Strategies and Definitions. April 14, 2010. http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/assessme/definiti.htm

5. Goal: To have students meet FCAT Standards Achievement Level Definitions Level 5 This student has success with the most challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 5 answers most of the test questions correctly, including the most challenging questions. Level 4 This student has success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 4 answers most of the test questions correctly, but may have only some success with questions that reflect the most challenging content. Level 3 This student has partial success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards, but performance is inconsistent. A student scoring in Level 3 answers many of the test questions correctly but is generally less successful with questions that are the most challenging. Level 2 This student has limited success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. Level 1 This student has little success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. Florida Department of Education. (2008). FCAT Achievement Levels. Retrieved April13, 2010 http://fcat.fldoe.org/mediapacket/2008/pdf/08pressPacketGR4_10_page2.pdf