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Writing Instruction for English Learners
A Focus on Genre
- Eugenia Mora-Flores - University of Southern California, USA
December 2008 | 152 pages | Corwin
Teachers are looking for tested means of helping English Language Learners improve their writing, spoken English, and academic vocabulary. Because writing involves high leveláacademic vocabulary and thinking skills, many teachers focus on reading comprehension rather than writing. Mora-Flores has developed a planning method for writing that fits within any language arts program. Her method shows how writing can be taught successfully to ELLs so that they meet or exceed writing standards.This book will provide an overview of four writing genres--narrative, expository, persuasive, and poetry--and how best to teach them to English Language Learners. Within each genre, sub genres will be presented that are a part of the IRA standards. The author will show teachers how to break down each genre in order to help ELLs better understand the structure of the genre and improve their writing in that genre.
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Writing Instruction for English Learners
Process Versus Product
Writing Process
The Role of Talk
Developing Written English
Conclusion
2. Narrative Writing
Understanding Narrative Writing
Narrative Essays
Narrative Genres
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Narrative Writing
3. Expository Writing
Understanding Expository Writing
Expository Essays
Expository Genres
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Expository Writing
4. Persuasive Writing
Understanding Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Essays
Persuasive Genres
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Persuasive Writing
5. Poetry
Understanding Poetry
Poetic Forms
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Poetry
Concluding Thoughts
Resources
References
Index
"I felt as if I had taken an entire writing course just by reading this book."
Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID
"It is all too easy to skip steps or assume that students already have certain skills. This book helps ensure that the proper steps are taken to allow EL students to be successful in various genres of writing."
Toronto, ON, Canada