Last week we discussed the second part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially for English language learners (ELLs). This week we refine our discussion of how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English together with mentor texts to become effective writers. Herself an ELL, Anastasia … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Using Mentor Texts”
Month: March 2024
Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)
Last time we discussed the first part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially about how to demonstrate the writing process. This week we turn our attention to how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English with their own cultural history, to become effective writers. Irina McGrath, … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)”