The assessment tools in this section are not readiness tests. As in all aspects of emerging literacy, development of phonemic awareness and letter-sound knowledge can proceed at the same time as children's involvement in reading and writing activities. Assessment Tools and Techniques Phonemic Awareness Procedures Use the sample instrument on the following page or design a similar one to use in making instructional decisions for children in grades one to three.
Teachers can add to, or substitute, other words for the ones used on the sample form.
With young children, keep each individual assessment period short. You may find it best to do only one section each time. Keep the procedures informal. Introduce the assessment as you would a language game. Stop if students show any sign of frustration.