https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8 en-us 2021-12-10 16:38:23 UTC 2026-02-26 19:51:00 UTC hello@padlet.com mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940713262 2021-12-10 16:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940713262 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940716572 Both groups must learn the English alphabet, spelling, syntax, conventions for specific genres. Both use literary skills in social contexts]]> 2021-12-10 16:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940716572 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940720612 There is a close relationship between ELLs' oral proficiency and ability to express themselves in writing. ELL's writing may be only as good as their speaking ability.]]> 2021-12-10 16:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940720612 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940726647 2021-12-10 16:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940726647 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940729587 We cannot make grade-level assumptions for newcomer ELLs. Writing instruction should be differentiated for ELLs may not have developed strong writing skills in their home language. Students need prior knowledge of a topic to write about it.]]> 2021-12-10 16:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940729587 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940735390 Typically reflects the native language; approximates letter size of standardized letters]]> 2021-12-10 16:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940735390 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940736570 no sound-symbol correspondence; numbers and symbols interspersed; spacing is absent ]]> 2021-12-10 16:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940736570 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940739034 some sound-symbol correspondence; few correctly spelled words; some spacing; simple message]]> 2021-12-10 16:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940739034 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940740752 Patterned writing ("I found a ..."); Familiar words displayed; longer texts]]> 2021-12-10 16:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940740752 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940742611 Longer messages; non-conventional punctuation; writer takes more risks with spelling]]> 2021-12-10 16:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940742611 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940745876 better organization and focus in writing; varied word choice; standardized spelling; conventional punctuation

]]> 2021-12-10 16:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940745876 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940751768 Various activities for this: modeled writing; shared writing; guided writing; interactive writing; journals; ]]> 2021-12-10 17:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940751768 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940753281 Process writing is done by guiding students through the writing process in various stages. This involves a brainstorming stage that helps students focus on their ideas, and then later correcting grammar, spelling, and other mechanics.]]> 2021-12-10 17:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940753281 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940755300 2021-12-10 17:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940755300 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940756917 Teachers can provide key scaffolding to support students' independent writing.  Such scaffolding includes word walls; thematic word charts; personal word books; dictionaries; and mini-lessons.]]> 2021-12-10 17:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940756917 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940758654 2021-12-10 17:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940758654 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940762123 Present a range of problems for ELLs. Focus on a single genre; teaches students that the main point of writing is to pass a test; does not reflect real world applications of writing; teachers should be skeptical of such test scores]]> 2021-12-10 17:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940762123 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940765279 Teachers should obtain writing samples of students throughout the school year. The best way to assess student writing is to read their writing and then discuss it with them, including about strengths and weaknesses. Teachers can take a holistic, analytical, primary trait, or multi-trait scoring approach.]]> 2021-12-10 17:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940765279 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940767573 Teachers collect writing throughout the year and view the student's writing progression (including moments of regression) overall. A single piece of writing is not enough to give an accurate assessment of a student's ability.]]> 2021-12-10 17:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940767573 mgarcia20f https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940768844 Students can use a writing checklist to evaluate their work and the work of their peers.]]> 2021-12-10 17:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgarcia20f/71mpg3oylw087jm8/wish/1940768844