8 Reasons to Start Using Exit Tickets

Have you been searching for ways to assess your student’s understanding of your lessons? An easy way to do this is by using exit tickets. Contrary to what some people may think, exit tickets are not tests, but definitely are a way to measure your student’s comprehension of that day’s topic. Exit tickets may look different each day, but if used correctly they can be a driving force for your curriculum.

When used routinely, exit tickets can support data-driven instruction by providing information on where students are performing and what modifications need to be made. Let’s be honest, “data-driven instruction” is one of the most important phrases in education today.

In addition, not only will you impress your administration, but you’ll also be able to use this information to differentiate instruction to your students. As I always say, it’s better to have too much data than not enough data!

In this episode I share:

• How word problems can enhance literacy skills
• 4 ways you can move beyond word problems to practice reading and writing skills
• Realistic examples for the suggested strategies
• Which reading skills can be targeted through word problems

Resources mentioned:

• Reading Response Bookmarks
• Reading Response Sticky Notes
• Reading Response Graphic Organizers
• Reading Response Stem Cards
• Small-Group Data Trackers
• Sticky Notes Resource Bundle

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About The Literacy Dive Podcast:

Do you find yourself seeking new ideas when it comes to literacy instruction in elementary classrooms? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to offer actionable steps and to share information for teachers, like you, who are always looking to improve their craft! ELA is our jam and we are excited to dive into all things reading and writing with you!

Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner behind The Literacy Dive and loves to support students and their teachers with curriculum, literacy instruction, best practices, and engaging literacy activities.

Dive in with us every Monday for a new episode from Megan! She, and her guests, will chat about various literacy topics and will bring you tips and tricks that can easily be implemented in your classrooms. You can tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Literacy Dive Podcast on platforms like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, and more! If you find value from listening to this podcast, please rate this show, leave a review, and follow!

You can tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Literacy Dive Podcast on platforms like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, and more! If you find value from listening to this podcast, please rate this show, leave a review, and follow!