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Concepts of Print

Concepts of print are the basic foundations for learning to read and write.  Young readers that are successful develop concepts about print at an early age enabling them to build on emergent literacy prior to formal schooling.  Children learn that print carries a message. Concepts of print include the following:​

· Reading from left to right · Reading from top to bottom · How to hold a book

· The parts of a book · Understanding that letters and words make up the text of the book and carry a message

 

The Michigan Literacy Program Profile (MLPP) concept of print assessment was created by the Macomb Intermediate School District Early Literacy Committee.  This assessment can be used as a formal assessment to determine the understanding of young children.  This assessment is primarily designed for Kindergarten – thirds grade.  The test has specific questions that address everything from the front cover of the book to what punctuation is at the end of a sentence.  The assessment provides an easy check sheet for teacher to track the student’s answers.  Instructional strategies are found at the end of the assessment that assists the teacher with follow up lessons and the parent with reinforcement techniques from home.    

 

  • Found on the Michigan Literacy Program Profile website

  • Formal Assessment

  • Great for students in K-3

  • The assessment measures the students understanding of concepts of print

  • Assessment takes approximately 10 minutes

  • Administered to the individual student

This concept about print assessment is a research-based assessment that follows the research of M. Clay.  This assessment can be used as an informal or formal assessment that aids the teacher in gathering an understanding of the student’s knowledge about printed material.  This assessment is more effective when conducted in a one-on-one setting but can be presented as part of a whole group, or small group.  The assessment incorporates prompts that help the teacher observe students behavior in response to the questions. 

 

  • Teacher College, Columbia University

  • Informal or Formal Assessment

  • Great for students in Pre-K – First Grade

  • The assessment measures the student’s understanding of concepts of print

  • Assessment takes approximately 10 minutes

  • Best administered to the individual but can be administered to whole or small groups

                                                                                                          References                  

Committee, M. I. (2003). Concepts of Print. Retrieved from Michigan Literacy Progress Profile: http://www.misd.net/mlpp/assessments/conceptsofPrint/Concepts-of-Print-A.pdf​

Checklist, E.-I. L. (2014). Running Records, Foundational Assessments and Benchmarks. Retrieved from Teachers College Columbia University Reading and Writing Project: http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/assessments/running-records

 

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