Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

Download or read book Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8 written by Susan Lenski and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many English language learners (ELLs) require extra support to become successful writers. This book helps teachers understand the unique needs of ELLs and promote their achievement by adapting the effective instructional methods teachers already know. Engaging and accessible, the book features standards-based lesson planning ideas, examples of student work, and 15 reproducible worksheets, rubrics, and other useful materials. It describes ways to combine instruction in core skills with ample opportunities to write and revise in different genres. Invaluable guidance is provided for assessing ELLs' writing development at different grade levels and language proficiency levels.