Today, many educators are recognizing the need to assess the writing skills of students with learning disabilities. There are many simple ways to do this, and each school district may have its own method. Here are four easy ways to assess student writing skills:
1. Use the rubric for understanding written work to assess student writing. This rubric can be found on the website of the National Council of Teachers of English.
2. Ask the student to write a paragraph about a topic they are interested in.
3. Have the student take a writing test.
4. Have the student write a letter to a friend.
Each of these methods has its own strengths and weaknesses, and all of them can be used to assess a student’s writing skills. It is important to find a method that works best for your school district, and to use it consistently.