This short children's story depicts the benefits of using interactive writing and small group instruction. These will provide English language learners with more individualized, explicit instruction which can increase vocabulary, teach writing strategies, and help ELLs understand language structures.
References
Colombo, M. (2012). Teaching English language learners:43 strategies for successful k-8 classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Schulz, M. (2009). Effective writing assessment and instruction for young english language learners. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(1), 57-62.
doi:10.1007/s10643-009-0317-0
Troia, G.A. (2009). Instruction and assessment for struggling writers. New York, NY: Guilford Press
References
Colombo, M. (2012). Teaching English language learners:43 strategies for successful k-8 classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Schulz, M. (2009). Effective writing assessment and instruction for young english language learners. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(1), 57-62.
doi:10.1007/s10643-009-0317-0
Troia, G.A. (2009). Instruction and assessment for struggling writers. New York, NY: Guilford Press