Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to address formative assessment in writing in the elementary grades, K to 5. The chapter will include the following sections: (a) An introduction that will present and explain assessment purposes with a clear description and explanation of formative assessment and its difference from summative assessment; (b) Common formative assessments used in writing and research that supports their effectiveness; (c) Principles of formative assessment and how those can be used with specific examples from classroom settings; (d) Recommendations for practice, and (e) Future research directions.
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