Beginning Information
Grade
Subject Observed
Period Observed
Beginning
Middle
End
Criteria
- Resources to support authentic reading and writing to create a print- rich environment include books, magazines, environmental print, big books, children’s newspapers, leveled texts, journals, student publications, listening centers, journals, pictionaries and dictionaries.
- Classroom materials that support the print rich environment include paper, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, and available technology.
- A print-rich environment should have limited amounts of commerical products displayed.
- Displays a re original and authentic work by students rather than worksheets and/or stencil activities.
- Displays include work from students representing all ability levels.
Classroom has a print-rich environment.
No
Yes
Notes
Behavioral expectations and consequences are posted.
No
Yes
Notes
Behavioral expectations and consequences are utilized effectively.
No
Yes
Notes
Room arrangement allows for whole group instruction.
No
Yes
Notes
Room arrangement allows for small group instruction.
No
Yes
Notes
Room arrangement is set up for independent practice.
No
Yes
Notes
Room arrangement allows for interaction among students.
No
Yes
Notes
Room arrangement allows for whole group meetings.
No
Yes
Notes
Classroom has a classroom library.
No
Yes
Notes
Classroom library is neat and organized.
No
Yes
Notes
Classroom library is inviting to students and easily accessible.
No
Yes
Notes
Classroom library has ample books and a variety of genres.
No
Yes
Notes
Authentic student work is displayed in classroom.
No
Yes
Notes
Materials are organized and easily accessible.
No
Yes
Notes
Classroom is clean, orderly, and clutter-free.
No
Yes
Notes
Bulletin board are completed, appropriate and attractive.
No
Yes
Notes
Objectives/standards are communicated/posted.
No
Yes
Notes