Grammar Diagnostic Assessment Pre-Test and Post-Test Digital and Print

Looking for a way to focus your grammar instruction and track students' growth? Try using a grammar diagnostic assessment. This editable eight-part assessment can be used as a grammar pre-test or post-test for individual grammar units or for a semester or year of grammar instruction.

CONTENTS:

With purchase of this grammar diagnostic assessment, you will receive:

- 1 fully editable grammar pre-test and post-test in Google Slides form (can download as a PowerPoint to use with Microsoft Teams)

- 1 printer-friendly PDF version of the same test

- 8 Google Drive links for individual versions of the print diagnostic in Google Forms format (these are fully editable questions)

- suggested ways to use the assessment

- answer keys

- 95 questions total

Included in this grammar pre-test and post-test, there are 8 sections, which are all imperative to becoming a successful writer and excelling on the SAT and ACT:

1. parts of speech
2. parts of a sentence
3. phrases
4. clauses
5. types of sentences
6. sentence errors
7. types of punctuation
8. commas

Is it digital?

Yes, this resource contains, self-grading Google Forms versions of the individual assessments. This feature will save you time and allow you to use the resource with distance learning. You will also find a Google Slides version that makes it easier to complete in class with students.

Is it editable? Yes, this resource contains fully editable Google Slides and editable Google Forms. There is also a secure PDF included.

What can I do with the data this assessment provides?

Questions in this assessment focus on basic identification of grammar elements. The purpose of the assessment is to be able to establish a baseline understanding for where students' current grammar knowledge lies. Use the results of this assessment to tailor your instruction appropriately. Fill in gaps and build on existing knowledge without re-teaching unnecessarily. Use the data to differentiate learning. After teaching, circle back to this same diagnostic test to track students' growth on each topic.

Intended Use:

This resource currently contains one version of the assessment. You can use it as both a pre-test and post-test or just a point of reference. The editable nature of this resource allows you to adjust the contents of the assessment so it directly aligns to your standards and spirals in previous standards that are foundational to your grade level.

You can also use this grammar assessment for other purposes...station activities, partner practice, whole-class review, homework assignments, and etcetera.

This resource is recommended for high school students or for junior high students who have a strong background in grammar.

Looking for grammar instruction materials to complement this diagnostic assessment? You might be interested in...

11 Deadly Sins of Sentence Fluency Lesson

Rules for Commas and Semicolons Lesson

Types of Sentences Unit Bundle

Fragments and RunOns Lesson

Verbals Unit Bundle

Types of Conjunctions Bundle

Complete Sentence Structure Unit

ELA Grammar Games

Find more grammar teaching resources for middle and high school here.

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