Writer Quote by Katie Wood Ray
““...one of the main purposes of our assesment is to find evidence of the children using these ideas to make decisions about their writing work each day, catching them in the act [of writing].””
About This Quote
Assessments should capture real-time evidence of children applying ideas to their writing decisions daily.
In simple terms: Observe children's decision‑making in writing.
Use assessments to track idea application.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom
- writing workshops
- teacher observation
- daily journaling
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods best capture in‑the‑moment writing decisions?
- How can teachers encourage visible use of ideas?
It may be hard to capture spontaneous moments consistently.