Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

This book helps teachers understand the unique needs of ELLs and promote their achievement by adapting the effective instructional methods they already know.

ISBN 1606236660   Pages 176 ISBN13 9781606236666 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 348 Publisher Guilford Publications   Published in New York Imprint Guilford Publications   Height (mm) 254 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 178 Publication date 02 Aug 2010   Spine width (mm) 13 DEWEY 372.6044   Academic level Professional / Scholarly, Primary/Secondary education DEWEY edition DC22

CHAPTER 1.		English Language Learners and Writing Research		1
CHAPTER 2.		From Theory to Practice: Writing with English Language Learners		21
CHAPTER 3.		Facilitating Writing Fluency		47
CHAPTER 4.		Teaching Narrative Writing		70
CHAPTER 5.		Academic Writing Genres: Description, Exposition, and Persuasion		91
CHAPTER 6.		How Language Works: Grammar and Usage		114
CHAPTER 7.		Assessing Writing		135
		References		162
		Index		173

"Lenski and Verbruggen have tackled the subject of writing for English language learners in a way that few others have. Starting with engaging classroom vignettes that readers can relate to, the authors continue with a toolbox of practical and effective strategies that can be used immediately by teachers who are working to enhance their writing instruction. Teachers in all subject areas will find these strategies useful." - Penny Plavala, school improvement specialist, Multnomah Education Service District, Portland, Oregon, USA "The demand for this book has been loud and clear from teachers, teacher educators, researchers, school administrators, and educational policy developers. Lenski and Verbruggen focus on real-world contexts in their discussion of how to teach English language learners to write well. The instructional strategies, student activities, and assessment tools are grounded in current theory, research, and best practices. This book exemplifies clear writing and clear thinking." - Paul Boyd-Batstone, Department of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach, USA "A 'must read' for all teachers of ELLs in mainstream and ESL classrooms. Employing realistic classroom examples, the authors bring to life the theory and methods of ELL writing instruction. The book presents step-by-step ways to implement innovative methods and activities, emphasizing the importance of carefully planning instruction and creating a culture of collaboration in a school. I found the cross-cultural information about writing very important for understanding the interaction of native language and writing development in English. I would use this text in my ESL methods class to complement a more general textbook. I could definitely see my students creating lesson plans using the principles that Lenski and Verbruggen outline." - Carla Paciotto, Department of Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Illinois University, USA

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