Running Records and Retelling



Running Records and Retelling

It is imperative that a teacher is able to access and determine the ability level of students and monitor their progress before providing them with instructions. In this regard, running record is a highly effective strategy that allows teachers to assess and rate the reading ability of their students (Gunderson et al., n.d.). Although usually practiced on younger learners, running records has proved to be an effective strategy when dealing with English Language Learners (ELLs). Rather than simply assessing the skills of students during literacy tutoring, the tool allows the teacher to monitor students ...