Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Question #6: How do I help students improve their English writing?


Key ideas from the chapter:

  • Have students write for real-world purposes - Maybe have students create a newsletter about natural medicine use in their country.
  • Base writing content on student interests - If an ELL loves soccer, have him write about the World Cup and his favorite team.
  • Understand the terrors and limitations of "compliance" writing
  • Emphasize process over product, wholes over pieces
  • Use a variety of writing supports (group composing, graphic organizers, drawing-based text, "skeletons") - Have students write papers together instead of individually.

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