Here is a nice little assessment for you to do with your students. Test their ability to identify the title, setting, characters, and beginning, middle, and end. Have them draw and write in their own book. Completely editable in Word.
I use this basic 5 square for many reasons. The students draw vocabulary words in the boxes, I put First, Next, Then, Last in the boxes and use them for sequencing. This is a basic tool that can be edited and use for many purpose.
Here is a form to help you organize your thought before sitting down for conferences.
areas: Academics, Attitude towards learning, behavior, and a box to be named. it also includes a place for notes.