writing with proficiency: strategies for scaffolding and inspiring english language learners
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Writing with Proficiency: Strategies for Scaffolding and Inspiring English Language Learners. Angela Johnson [email protected]. Shannon Lockard [email protected]. Here and Now: Stephen Krashen says, “Writing is thinking”. What do you think about writing?. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Writing with Proficiency: Strategies for Scaffolding and Inspiring English Language Learners
Angela [email protected]
Shannon [email protected]
Objectives• Understand ELD levels• Familiarization with ELD standards• Utilize Sentence Patterning Chart (SPC) to
create sentences• Utilize Cooperative Strip Paragraph to
create paragraphs• Experience Writers’ Workshop• Share writing ideas• Write
CCSS W.5.2b,d
ELD Writing2.2.1 Writes to learn using simple sentences (intermediate), descriptive sentences (advanced), specialized vocabulary (transitional)
Poetry Resources
http://www.poetry4kids.com/
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm
http://www.pitara.com/talespin/poems.asp
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/
http://www.psd1.org/Page/244
Compare and Contrast G.O.
ELD Writing1.1.1 Gathers and paraphrases information from teacher-selected resources and uses an organizer to analyze and evaluate information to plan writing (intermediate). Synthesize is added for advanced and transitional.
CCSS W.5.2c
ELD Standards
http://k12.wa.us/
• Offices & Programs
– Migrant Bilingual (pull down tab)
• English Language Development Standards
http://k12.wa.us/MigrantBilingual/ELD.aspx
Learning Log
What have you learned about the ELD levels and/or poetry frames?
How can you apply this to your own teaching?
Sentence Patterning Chart
Writing 3.2.1 (advanced) Builds a rich vocabulary through language activities using descriptive sentences.
Cooperative Strip ParagraphCCSS W.5.2a-e
ELD Writing1.2.1 Reread text and continues drafting over time (intermediate and advanced); rereads text and/or feedback to decide if additional drafts are necessary.
Learning Log
What are some key elements of the SPC or Cooperative Strip Paragraph?
How can you apply this to your own teaching?
What do we know?
• Mini-lessons• Notebook ideas• Conferring• Independent Writing• Shared Writing• Group Sharing• Publishing• Questions
Writer’s Workshop
Purpose:• Authentically engage students as writers• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs
of each student• Create a love of writing
Writer’s Workshop
Essential Characteristics (Katie Wood Ray):• Choices about content• Time for writing• Teaching• Talking• Focused study (the writer’s notebook, text
structures, conventions, point of view…)• Publication Rituals• High Expectations and Safety• Structured Management
Writer’s Workshop
• Mini-Lesson• Independent Writing
– Guided Writing– Conferring
• Group Share and Evaluation
Mini-lessons
Management Students learn the procedures and
routines writing workshop.Strategy and Skill Students learn how to use the
conventional rules for written language accurately and effectively.
Craft Students learn how writers work.
Gathering Ideas• Heart Thoughts• Lists• Writing Idea Box• Pizza Graphic Organizer• Teacher Ideas ELD Standard: Writing 1.1.1 (Transitional 6-8) Uses
a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g., story mapping, listing, webbing, jotting, outlining, free writing, brainstorming) to determine purpose and audience, and/or organize text.
Teacher Ideas
• Cognitive Content Dictionary• Pinterest (look for charts, writing ideas)• Detective show me the evidence—need to
show 3 pieces of evidence whether in reading or writing.
• BAM! Words on paint can, the paintbrush has the boring/common word.
• Practice a variety of prewriting strategies.• Different genres throughout the year
Building Writing Stamina
• Writing time should be predictable• Quickwrites• Prompted Writing• Choice topics• Projects
Sensory Detail Mini-Lesson
ELD Writing
3.2.2 Uses precise words (e.g., vivid verbs, specific nouns, sensory words) in descriptive writing (Advanced); uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors) (Transitional)
CCSS W.4.3d Uses concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Group Sharing
• Writers need to talk• Pair Share• Small Group Share• Whole group Share
Ways to share– Favorite line, great word choice…(tie into mini-
lesson)– Author’s chair
Learning Log
What did you learn about writers’ workshop?
How can you apply this to your own teaching?
What about the test?
• Narrative
• Expository
• Persuasive
• Conventions
Fountas and Pinnell refer to test-taking as it’s own genre.
Write three specific strategies and skills
you teach students in order to prepare them
for the state assessment.
(Write each strategy or skill in a different box.)
“Mix and Mingle” to give one idea and get
one idea from your colleagues. Try to fill
up your whole grid with ideas.
Focus and Organization Matter
• Teach students to narrow ideas
• Utilize graphic organizers
• Structure and scaffold