Easy & Effective Writing Lessons for English Language Learners

Download or read book Easy & Effective Writing Lessons for English Language Learners written by Marilyn Bogusch Pryle and published by Scholastic Teaching Resources. This book was released on 2010 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on more than fifteen years' experience teaching English language learners, Marilyn Pryle has designed and classroom-tested these ten writing assignments that support the particular needs of ELLs. Each assignment includes whole-class lessons to introduce the topic and teach about genre; leveled mini-lessons that address students' needs at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced language-proficiency levels; reproducible prewriting activities; and a rubric. Filled with scaffolding ideas, conferring tips, student work, and more, this resource gives teachers the tools to help their English Language Learners develop effective writing skills. For use with Grades 5 & Up.