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Book Synopsis: “Through strong teaching, multilingual students can expand their range of literacy practices, and we, their teachers, can also grow and change as we get to know students as individuals with talents, strengths, interests, and concerns.”-Tasha Tropp LamanTasha Tropp Laman helps classroom teachers, ELL specialists, administrators, and literacy coaches become confident in their ability to support English language learners' growth as writers. Her book, From Ideas to Words, provides insight and practical tips for getting ELL students writing, even if they are at the very beginning stages of English language acquisition.
Each chapter is stocked with specific tools and strategies that help writing instruction meet the needs of ELL writers; illustrated classroom vignettes, samples of children's writing, student observations, and planning notes based on the information in that chapter.
In addition to the theories and research behind working with ELLs, Tasha offers her experience and advice on:
- creating a classroom environment that supports ELL writers
- building a community that promotes risk-taking and values different experiences
- creating whole-group minilessons that meet the needs of emerging and fluent ELLs
- scaffolding independent practice for a wide variety of ELLs
- scaffolding writing conferences with tools based on ELL students' writing and language needs
- facilitating and encouraging students to share and reflect
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Are you looking for effective strategies to support English language learners in their writing journeys? Look no further! Introducing "From Ideas to Words: Writing Strategies for English Language Learners" by Tasha Tropp Laman. This comprehensive book offers practical tips and insights to help teachers, administrators, and literacy coaches become confident in supporting ELL students' growth as writers.
From Ideas to Words is filled with specific tools and strategies that cater to the unique needs of ELL writers. Each chapter is packed with classroom vignettes, samples of children's writing, student observations, and planning notes, providing you with practical examples and guidance. Whether your students are at the beginning stages of English language acquisition or already fluent, this book has you covered.
Besides offering valuable theories and research, Tasha Tropp Laman shares her own experiences and advice on creating a classroom environment that supports ELL writers. By building a community that values different experiences and promotes risk-taking, you can empower your students to become confident writers.
Not only does "From Ideas to Words" focus on whole-group mini-lessons that meet the needs of emerging and fluent ELLs, but it also provides guidance on scaffolding independent practice for various ELL levels. Additionally, you'll find helpful tools and strategies for conducting writing conferences tailored to individual ELL students' writing and language needs.
Don't miss out on this amazing resource! Click here to preview a sample of "From Ideas to Words" and discover how it can transform your ELL students' writing abilities.
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